NOUN
Zug/t͡suːɡ/train; move; feature
Zug is a German noun that means train, move, or feature. It is pronounced /t͡suːɡ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Züge".
Definitions
1.railway vehicle for carrying people or goods(transport)
a.locomotive with wagons or carriages
Der Zug nach Hamburg fährt um zehn Uhr ab.—The train to Hamburg departs at ten o'clock.
2.a player's move(board games)
a.action taken in turn-based games
Mit diesem Zug gewinne ich die Partie.—With this move, I win the game.
3.characteristic feature, particularly of appearance or personality(appearance, figurative)
a.feature or characteristic (esp. of a face or character)
Seine Gesichtszüge sind sehr markant.—His facial features are very distinctive.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zug | die Züge |
| Genitive | des Zuges | der Züge |
| Dative | dem Zug | den Zügen |
| Accusative | den Zug | die Züge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zug" mean in English?
- "Zug" means train, move, or feature. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zug"?
- "Zug" is pronounced /t͡suːɡ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zug" der, die, or das?
- "Zug" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zug"?
- The plural of "Zug" is "Züge".
- What part of speech is "Zug"?
- "Zug" is a noun in German.
