Zugehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zugehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "approach", "draw near" or "move towards".

Essential properties of "zugehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zugehen
  • Simple past: ging zu
  • Participle: zugegangen

See full conjugation of zugehen

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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 "zugehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To approach or draw near"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund geht auf seinen Besitzer zu.The dog approaches its owner.
  2. Wir gehen langsam auf das Ziel zu.We are slowly approaching the goal.
  3. Die Frist geht dem Ende zu.The deadline is approaching its end.

2.) "To happen or occur"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wie geht das zu?How does that happen?
  2. Es geht hier nicht mit rechten Dingen zu.Something fishy is going on here.
  3. Bei der Party ging es lustig zu.The party was lively.

3.) "To close or be closed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Tür geht nicht richtig zu.The door doesn't close properly.
  2. Kannst du bitte die Schublade zugehen lassen?Can you please close the drawer?
  3. Der Reißverschluss geht nicht zu.The zipper doesn't close.
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