VERB
zurückziehen/t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːən/to withdraw; to retract; to pull back
zurückziehen is a German verb that means to withdraw, to retract, or to pull back. It is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zog zurück" and the past participle is "zurückgezogen".
Definitions
1.to withdraw (someone or something from a situation, position, etc.); to retract(remove from participation or retract)
a.to discontinue participation or involvement
Er musste seine Kandidatur zurückziehen.—He had to withdraw his candidacy.
b.to take something back (a statement, offer, etc.)
Sie zog ihre Beschwerde zurück.—She withdrew her complaint.
2.to pull or move something back(physically move back)
a.to move an object away or backwards
Er zog die Hand schnell zurück.—He quickly pulled his hand back.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zurückziehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ziehe zurück |
| Present (du) | ziehst zurück |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zieht zurück |
| Preterite (ich) | zog zurück |
| Participle II | zurückgezogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zöge zurück |
| Imperative (singular) | ziehe zurück |
| Imperative (plural) | zieht zurück |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zurückziehen" mean in English?
- "zurückziehen" means to withdraw, to retract, or to pull back. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zurückziehen"?
- "zurückziehen" is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zurückziehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zurückziehen" is "zurückgezogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zurückziehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zurückziehen" becomes "zog zurück" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zurückziehen"?
- "zurückziehen" is a verb in German.
