toward in German
toward in German is nach, zu, in Richtung — toward means in the direction of a place, person, or thing.
toward in German
nach
In the direction of.
zu
In the direction of.
in Richtung
In the direction of.
auf
In the direction of.
gegenüber
In relation to (someone or something).
bezüglich
In relation to (someone or something).
hinsichtlich
In relation to (someone or something).
zu
In relation to (someone or something).
für
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
um
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
zwecks
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
Richtung
Located close to; near (a time or place).
gegen
Located close to; near (a time or place).
so um
Located close to; near (a time or place).
What does "toward" mean?
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preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
"The cat crept slowly toward the bird sitting on the fence."
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preposition In relation to, or with regard to a feeling or attitude directed at someone.
"Her attitude toward her neighbours has become much friendlier over the years."
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preposition For the purpose of achieving or contributing to something.
"Each month she saves a little toward a holiday with her friends."
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toward in a sentence
- The cat crept slowly toward the bird sitting on the fence.
- Clouds drifted toward the hills as the wind picked up.
- Her attitude toward her neighbours has become much friendlier over the years.
- I feel very grateful toward everyone who helped me move house.
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What is "toward" in German?
"toward" in German is nach, zu, in Richtung. toward means: In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
How do you use "toward" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat crept slowly toward the bird sitting on the fence." In German, "toward" is nach, zu, in Richtung.
Are there other ways to say "toward" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "toward": nach, zu, in Richtung, auf, gegenüber, bezüglich.
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