Zulaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zulaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to run towards", "to approach running" or "to come across".

Essential properties of "zulaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zulaufen
Simple past: lief zu
Participle: zugelaufen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "zulaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To run towards"

Definition: "To run towards someone or something."
Translation(s): to run towards, to approach running
Synonym(s): rennen, laufen
Antonym(s): weggehen, entfernen
Related word(s): laufen, rennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund läuft auf seinen Besitzer zu.The dog runs towards its owner.
Die Kinder laufen auf den Spielplatz zu.The children run towards the playground.
Der Ball läuft auf das Tor zu.The ball rolls towards the goal.

2.) "To come across by chance"

Definition: "To come to a place or person by chance."
Translation(s): to come across, to happen upon, to wander to
Synonym(s): ankommen, erscheinen
Antonym(s): verschwinden, wegbleiben
Related word(s): kommen, erscheinen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein streunender Hund läuft uns zu.A stray dog comes to us.
Das Kätzchen läuft dem Mädchen zu.The kitten comes to the girl.
Ein Vogel läuft dem Fenster zu.A bird comes to the window.

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