How is the word ziehen translated from German to English

English translation
pulled
verb

Zog etwas zu sich hin.

Moved something towards yourself.

Examples with “ziehen”

See how the word “ziehen” is used in sentences

  • Sie zog die Decke hoch. — She pulled the blanket up.

  • Ich zog die Tür mit all meiner Kraft auf. — I pulled the door open with all my strength.

  • Sie zog die Schublade langsam auf. — She pulled the drawer open slowly.

  • Ich habe mir gestern etwas im Bein gezerrt. — I pulled something in my leg yesterday.

  • Der neue Film zog am letzten Wochenende wirklich die Menge an. — The new movie really pulled the crowd last weekend.

  • Ich habe gestern Abend Pulled-Sandwiches zum Abendessen gemacht. — I made pulled sandwiches for dinner last night.

  • Wer hat den Griff so fest gezogen? — Who pulled the handle so hard?

  • Kannst du mir helfen, wenn ich diese schwere Kiste ziehe? — Can you help me if I pull this heavy box?

  • Kannst du mir helfen? Ich habe einen Muskel gezerrt. — Can you help me? I pulled a muscle.

  • Er zog sich einen Muskel während des Spiels. — He pulled a muscle during the game.

  • Was hat dein Interesse an diesem Ereignis geweckt? — What pulled your interest in this event?

  • Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pulled Brisket mit Barbecuesauce. — The restaurant serves delicious pulled brisket with barbecue sauce.

  • Das Kind zog seine Mutter am Ärmel. — The child pulled his mother by the sleeve.

  • Sie zog die Decke näher, um warm zu bleiben. — She pulled the blanket closer to stay warm.

  • Er zog die Unkräuter aus dem Garten. — He pulled the weeds from the garden.

  • Sei vorsichtig, nicht zu ziehen, während du schwere Dinge hebst. — Be careful not to get pulled while lifting heavy things.

  • Die Werbung zog viele Kunden an. — The advertisement pulled in a lot of customers.

  • Könntest du mir das Pulled Pork vom Tisch reichen? — Could you pass me the pulled pork from the table?

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