Hinziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "move to", "relocate to" or "move in".

Essential properties of "hinziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hinziehen
  • Simple past: zog hin
  • Participle: hingezogen

See full conjugation of hinziehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Relocate to a place (to live)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir überlegen, nächstes Jahr nach Berlin zu hinziehen.We are considering moving to Berlin next year.
  2. Viele Menschen hinziehen in die Stadt auf der Suche nach Arbeit.Many people move to the city in search of work.
  3. Er hat beschlossen, in ein wärmeres Klima zu hinziehen.He has decided to move to a warmer climate.

2.) "To be prolonged or drag on"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Verhandlungen hinziehen sich über mehrere Monate.The negotiations dragged on for several months.
  2. Das Projekt hinziehen sich länger als geplant.The project is taking longer than planned.
  3. Die Diskussion hinziehen sich bis spät in die Nacht.The discussion dragged on until late at night.
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