VERB
zulegen/ˈt͡suːˌleːɡŋ̍/to acquire; to put on (weight); to get
zulegen is a German verb that means to acquire, to put on (weight), or to get. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌleːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte zu" and the past participle is "zugelegt".
Definitions
1.to obtain or purchase something for oneself(acquire)
a.to buy, acquire (generally for oneself)
Er hat sich ein neues Auto zugelegt.—He bought himself a new car.
2.to put on weight(gain weight)
a.to gain weight
In den letzten Monaten habe ich ein paar Kilo zugelegt.—In the last few months, I have put on a few kilos.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zulegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege zu |
| Present (du) | legst zu |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt zu |
| Preterite (ich) | legte zu |
| Participle II | zugelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte zu |
| Imperative (singular) | leg zu |
| Imperative (plural) | legt zu |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zulegen" mean in English?
- "zulegen" means to acquire, to put on (weight), or to get. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zulegen"?
- "zulegen" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌleːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zulegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zulegen" is "zugelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zulegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zulegen" becomes "legte zu" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zulegen"?
- "zulegen" is a verb in German.
