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

See full conjugation of nachziehen

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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 "nachziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pull along or to follow"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste die Entscheidung der Gruppe nachziehen.He had to go along with the group's decision.
  2. Die Kinder nachziehen ihren Eltern im Park.The children follow their parents in the park.
  3. Sie nachziehen den Koffer über den Boden.She pulls the suitcase across the floor.

2.) "To repeat or imitate an action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er nachziehen die Bewegungen des Lehrers.He follows the teacher's movements.
  2. Sie nachziehen das Rezept genau.She follows the recipe exactly.
  3. Die Schüler nachziehen die Schritte des Tanzes.The students follow the steps of the dance.

3.) "To tighten something loose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss die Schrauben nachziehen.He has to tighten the screws.
  2. Sie nachziehen die Schnürsenkel ihrer Schuhe.She tightens the shoelaces of her shoes.
  3. Der Mechaniker nachziehen die Muttern am Rad.The mechanic tightens the nuts on the wheel.
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