zu
to; too; closed
Intermediate Preposition
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Pronunciation
/tsuː/
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Cultural Note
'Zu' is highly versatile: as a preposition (to/toward, always dative), as an adverb (too — zu viel = too much), and as an adjective (closed — die Tür ist zu). It contracts with articles: zu + dem = zum, zu + der = zur.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich gehe zum Arzt.
I am going to the doctor.
Das ist zu teuer.
That is too expensive.
Zum Geburtstag viel Glück!
Happy birthday! (Literally: For the birthday much luck!)