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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Umzug”, which translates to “move”. A snail carries a full furnished living room on its back, waving keys, heading to a new shell.
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derUmzug, ¨-e

move

/ˈʊmˌt͡suːk/

Examples — Umzug in a sentence

Der Umzug war sehr anstrengend.

The move was very exhausting.

Wir planen einen Umzug nach Berlin.

We're planning a move to Berlin.

How to remember it

The noun of umziehen: a move (to a new home).

Word family

ziehen family · 12 related words

  • anziehen to get dressed, to put on Shifted meaning
  • ausziehen take off / move out Shifted meaning
  • einziehen to move in Shifted meaning
  • umziehen to move (house) Shifted meaning
  • erziehen raise / educate Not predictable
  • beziehen obtain / refer to / move into Not predictable
  • vorziehen Coming soon to prefer Shifted meaning
  • zurückziehen Coming soon to withdraw, to pull back
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Illustration of the A2 German word “unbekannt”, which translates to “unknown”. A hooded figure of pure fog stands under a streetlight, a blank "?" where its face should be.
unbekannt

/ˈʊnbəkant/

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unknown

Comparative Forms

Positive unbekannt
Komparativ unbekannter
Superlativ am unbekanntesten

Examples

Der Täter ist noch unbekannt.

The culprit is still unknown.

Diese Stadt war mir völlig unbekannt.

This city was completely unknown to me.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “unterbringen”, which translates to “accommodate”. A giant umbrella tips sideways to become a cozy little house, and travelers file gratefully inside.
unterbringen

/ˈʊntɐˌbʁɪŋən/

accommodate

Principal parts

unterbringen, brachte unter, hat untergebracht

ich bringe unter
du bringst unter
er/sie/es bringt unter
wir bringen unter
ihr bringt unter
sie/Sie bringen unter

Examples

Wir bringen die Gäste im Hotel unter.

We put the guests up in the hotel.

Alle wurden gut untergebracht.

Everyone was well accommodated.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Unterbringung”, which translates to “accommodation”. A row of guest beds tucked snugly inside a giant open suitcase, each with a tiny "welcome" mint.
die Unterbringung

/ˈʊntɐˌbʁɪŋʊŋ/

accommodation

Examples

Die Unterbringung ist im Preis inklusive.

The accommodation is included in the price.

Wir suchen eine Unterbringung für die Nacht.

We are looking for accommodation for the night.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “unterhalten”, which translates to “entertain / converse / maintain”. A juggling clown keeps a circle of children afloat on their own laughter, which lifts them off the ground.
unterhalten

/ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/

entertain / converse / maintain

Principal parts

unterhalten, unterhielt, hat unterhalten

ich unterhalte
du unterhältst
er/sie/es unterhält
wir unterhalten
ihr unterhaltet
sie/Sie unterhalten

Examples

Der Clown unterhält die Kinder.

The clown entertains the children.

Wir haben uns lange unterhalten.

We talked for a long time.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Unterhaltung”, which translates to “conversation / entertainment”. Two teacups lean together sharing gossip while a tiny stage rises between them with velvet curtains.
die Unterhaltung

/ʊntɐˈhaltʊŋ/

conversation / entertainment

Examples

Wir hatten eine nette Unterhaltung.

We had a nice conversation.

Der Park bietet viel Unterhaltung.

The park offers a lot of entertainment.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Unternehmen”, which translates to “company / undertaking”. A skyscraper wearing a name-badge shakes hands with a smaller building, both in business ties.
das Unternehmen

/ʊntɐˈneːmən/

company / undertaking

Examples

Das Unternehmen wächst schnell.

The company is growing quickly.

Viele Unternehmen suchen Personal.

Many companies are looking for staff.

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unbekannt — unknown

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