Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Zug

Translation (Übersetzung) train, pull, move, feature
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [tsuːk]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine movement compound-nouns transportation high-frequency
Zug is a masculine noun with multiple meanings depending on context. The most common meanings are 'train' (vehicle) and 'pull/drag' (action). It's a high-frequency word with many compound nouns and idioms.

Zug - German Nouns - Zug Meaning - Zug Translation - Zug Nouns Examples

Zug is a German Nouns

Learn Zug meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Zug is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Zug Examples (Beispiele) in English

Zug examples with English translations. See how to use Zug in sentences. Zug example sentences in English below.

Der Zug fährt um 10 Uhr ab.
The train departs at 10 o'clock.
Transportation
Er öffnete die Tür mit einem kräftigen Zug.
He opened the door with a strong pull.
Physical action
Das war ein kluger Zug von dir.
That was a smart move from you.
Strategy/decision

Zug Word Family - Zug Related Words - Zug Family Members

Zug Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Zug word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Zug family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Zug related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb form (Verbform)
ziehen
Meaning: to pull
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich ziehe den Wagen.
Verb
compound noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Zugvogel
Meaning: migratory bird
Example: Der Storch ist ein Zugvogel.
Noun
Zugführer
Meaning: train conductor
Example: Der Zugführer kontrolliert die Tickets.
Noun
Zugtier
Meaning: draft animal
Example: Das Pferd war ein Zugtier.
Noun
derived adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
zugig
Meaning: drafty
Example: Das Zimmer ist sehr zugig.
Adjective

Zug Usage - Zug Collocations - Zug Idioms - Zug Synonyms - Zug Antonyms

Zug Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Zug Collocations (Kollokationen)

Zug collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Zug word combinations and how to use Zug with other words naturally.

mit dem Zug fahren
to travel by train
High frequency
einen Zug nehmen
to take a train
High frequency
der nächste Zug
the next train
High frequency
einen Zug machen
to take a drag (of cigarette)
Medium frequency
im Zug sitzen
to sit on the train
Medium frequency
einen Zug aus der Flasche
a swig from the bottle
Low frequency
der letzte Zug
the last train
Medium frequency
Zug um Zug
step by step
Medium frequency

Zug Idioms (Redewendungen)

Zug idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Zug with meanings and explanations. Master Zug expressions used in everyday German.

Zug um Zug
step by step
Doing something gradually, one step at a time
den Zug verpassen
to miss the train
To miss an opportunity
im Zug der Zeit
in the course of time
As time progresses
einen Zug durch die Gemeinde machen
to go for a walk through the village
To take a stroll through the village
auf den letzten Zug springen
to jump on the last train
To take advantage of a last opportunity
Zug der Vögel
migration of birds
Seasonal movement of birds
im Zug bleiben
to stay on track
To continue with a plan or process

Zug Synonyms (Synonyme)

Zug synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Zug and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Zug similar words and their usage.

Bahn
Meaning: railway, train
High similarity
Eisenbahn
Meaning: railroad
High similarity
S-Bahn
Meaning: suburban train
Medium similarity
U-Bahn
Meaning: subway
Medium similarity
Ziehen
Meaning: pulling
Medium similarity
Schleppen
Meaning: dragging
Low similarity
Reisezug
Meaning: passenger train
High similarity

Zug Antonyms (Antonyme)

Zug antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Zug. Discover Zug opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Schieben
Meaning: pushing
Bus
Meaning: bus
Auto
Meaning: car
Flugzeug
Meaning: airplane
Stillstand
Meaning: standstill

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Zug Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Zug semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Zug. Explore Zug related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Zug contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Bahn Fahrt Reise Transport Bewegung Kraft Richtung Geschwindigkeit

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