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pull in German

pull in German is ziehen — pull means to apply force to something so it moves toward you.

pull in German

ziehen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

What does "pull" mean?

  1. verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
    "She pulled the door open and stepped inside."
  2. verb To remove or withdraw something, especially from sale, publication, or use.
    "The company pulled the ad after complaints."
  3. verb To strain or injure a muscle or ligament.
    "He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match."
  4. noun The act of pulling, or the force that draws something toward a source.
    "Give the handle a firm pull to open it."

pull in a sentence

  • She pulled the door open and stepped inside.
  • He pulled the rope until the boat came alongside the dock.
  • The company pulled the ad after complaints.
  • He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match.

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What is "pull" in German?

"pull" in German is ziehen. pull means: To apply force to something so it moves toward you.

How do you use "pull" in a sentence?

Example: "She pulled the door open and stepped inside." In German, "pull" is ziehen.

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