zulegen
B2#7,810Hear it
verb
- to add to, to put on
- to put on, to gainsome unit of weight
- to get (oneself), to acquire
- to put on weight
- to increase
Forms
Present
| I | lege zu |
|---|---|
| you | legst zu |
| he, she, it | legt zu |
| we | legen zu |
| you (plural) | legt zu |
| they | legen zu |
Preterite
| I | legte zu |
|---|---|
| you | legtest zu |
| he, she, it | legte zu |
| we | legten zu |
| you (plural) | legtet zu |
| they | legten zu |
Subjunctive I
| I | lege zu |
|---|---|
| you | legest zu |
| he, she, it | lege zu |
| we | legen zu |
| you (plural) | leget zu |
| they | legen zu |
Subjunctive II
| I | legte zu |
|---|---|
| you | legtest zu |
| he, she, it | legte zu |
| we | legten zu |
| you (plural) | legtet zu |
| they | legten zu |
Imperative
| you | leg zu / lege zu |
|---|---|
| you (plural) | legt zu |
Other forms
| infinitive | zulegen |
|---|---|
| past participle | zugelegt |
| present participle | zulegend |
More forms are in the app.
Used in the library
- Der Fährmann hat sich einen neuen Hund zugelegt.The ferryman has got himself a new dog.B2Noch einmal, bitte (22) — Once more, please (22) (B2)
- Seit er in Pension ist, hat der Großvater fünf Kilo zugelegt.Since he retired, grandfather has put on five kilos.B2Noch einmal, bitte (35) — Once more, please (35) (B2)
- Trotz allem hat die Aktie der Bank bis zum Abend um 5 Prozent zugelegt.Despite everything, the bank's share has gained 5 per cent by the evening.B2Noch einmal, bitte (13) — Once more, please (13) (B2)