How is the word um zu translated from German to English

English translation
in order to
conjunction

Verbindet einen Satz mit einem Infinitiv, der das Ziel nennt.

Links a clause with an infinitive that names the aim.

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  • Ich lerne Deutsch, um hier zu arbeiten. — I'm learning German in order to work here.

  • Sie spart Geld, um ein Auto zu kaufen. — She's saving money to buy a car.

  • Wir stehen früh auf, um den Zug zu bekommen. — We get up early to catch the train.

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