Nachziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nachziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pull along", "to follow" or "to go along with".
Essential properties of "nachziehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: nachziehen
- Simple past: zog nach
- Participle: nachgezogen
irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive
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 "nachziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To pull along or to follow"
- Definition: "To pull something or someone behind, or to follow someone."
- Translation(s): to pull along, to follow, to go along with, to adopt
- Synonym(s): folgen, hinterherziehen
- Antonym(s): vorausgehen, vorangehen
- Related word(s): ziehen, folgen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste die Entscheidung der Gruppe nachziehen.
- Die Kinder nachziehen ihren Eltern im Park.
- Sie nachziehen den Koffer über den Boden.
2.) "To repeat or imitate an action"
- Definition: "To repeat or imitate a previously performed action."
- Translation(s): to follow suit, to imitate, to copy, to repeat
- Synonym(s): kopieren, nachahmen
- Antonym(s): originell sein, innovieren
- Related word(s): wiederholen, imitieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er nachziehen die Bewegungen des Lehrers.
- Sie nachziehen das Rezept genau.
- Die Schüler nachziehen die Schritte des Tanzes.
3.) "To tighten something loose"
- Definition: "To adjust or tighten something that has loosened."
- Translation(s): to tighten, to retighten, to adjust
- Synonym(s): festziehen, anziehen
- Antonym(s): lockern, lösen
- Related word(s): justieren, fixieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er muss die Schrauben nachziehen.
- Sie nachziehen die Schnürsenkel ihrer Schuhe.
- Der Mechaniker nachziehen die Muttern am Rad.
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