ADPOSITION

zu/t͡suː/to; at; for

zu is a German adposition that means to, at, or for. It is pronounced /t͡suː/.

Definitions

1.going to a place or person(direction, movement)

a.indicates movement towards a place or person

Ich gehe zu meiner Freundin.I am going to my (female) friend.

b.used for certain buildings or institutions

Er fährt zur Schule.He is going to school.

2.at, for; indicating a state or opportunity(state, situation)

a.at an event or opportunity

Zu meinem Geburtstag lade ich dich ein.I am inviting you to my birthday.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zu" mean in English?
"zu" means to, at, or for. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "zu"?
"zu" is pronounced /t͡suː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zu"?
"zu" is a adposition in German.

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