Usage examples of "zu" in German with translation to English

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Ich wurde gezwungen zu unterschreiben. I was forced to sign my name.
Das ist zu Ihrem Schutz. This is for your protection.
Ihr seid zu früh gekommen. You've come too early.
Er hat nichts zu lachen His life is no bed of roses
Er zieht zu seiner Freundin. He's moving in with his girlfriend.
Wir stehen zu Ihrer Verfügung We are at your service
Milch wird zu Butter verarbeitet. Milk is made into butter.
Sie gingen auf das Tor zu. They walked toward the gate.
Der Hund rannte auf mich zu. The dog ran towards me.
Diese Länder gehörten zu Frankreich. Those countries used to belong to France.
Dieser Artikel ist zu verkaufen. This article is for sale.
Die Hose ist zu groß. These trousers are too large.
Es gibt reichlich zu essen. There is plenty of food.
Sorglosigkeit führt oft zu Unfällen. Carelessness often result in accidents.
Ich werde zu Mittag zurückrufen. I'll ring back at midday.
Trauben werden zu Wein verarbeitet. Grapes are made into wine.
Der Fremde kam auf mich zu. The stranger came toward me.
Sie rannten auf ihre Mutter zu. They rushed towards their mother.
Sie fing an zu schwitzen. She began to sweat.
Es geht auf Weihnachten zu. It's coming up for Christmas.
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