No. 15,746 in German
zuzugehen
"Zuzugehen" means "to approach" or "to walk toward."
In a sentence
Ich sehe, wie sie auf das Gebäude zugehen.
I see them approaching the building.
The term 'zuzugehen' indicates the action of moving towards a specific destination.
Es scheint, als gehe diese Diskussion auf eine Lösung zu.
It seems that this discussion is heading towards a solution.
Here, 'zuzugehen' metaphorically describes the progression or development towards an outcome.
Der Wanderer geht mutig auf den Berg zu.
The hiker is boldly walking towards the mountain.
In this instance, 'zuzugehen' conveys literal physical approach to an object or location.
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