zusammenziehen
to move in together
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/t͡suˈzamənˌt͡siːən/
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Cultural Note
In Germany, moving in together (zusammenziehen) is often a bigger milestone than getting engaged. Couples typically live together for years before marriage, and cohabiting is fully socially accepted. The practical aspects — sharing rent, Nebenkosten, and household duties — are openly discussed.
📝 Example Sentences
Wollen wir zusammenziehen?
Do we want to move in together?
Wir sind letztes Jahr zusammengezogen.
We moved in together last year.
Zusammenziehen ist ein großer Schritt.
Moving in together is a big step.