No. 264 in German
zu
The German word "zu" means "to," "too," or "closed," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ich gehe zu dir nach Hause.
I am going to your house.
The word 'zu' here indicates direction towards a person or place, similar to 'to' in English.
Es ist wichtig, zu wissen, wann man stoppen sollte.
It is important to know when to stop.
The word 'zu' here is part of the infinitive construction 'zu wissen', functioning as a marker for the infinitive verb 'wissen'.
Das Geschenk ist zu groß, um in den Karton zu passen.
The gift is too big to fit into the box.
The word 'zu' here is used as a comparative emphasis, meaning 'too' in English, and also as a marker for the infinitive 'zu passen'.
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