Zu-infinitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zu-infinitive is a noun meaning (grammar) a German infinitive form created by adding or infixing the particle zu and used in subordinate clauses.
Meaning
(grammar) a German infinitive form created by adding or infixing the particle zu and used in subordinate clauses.
Example Sentences
abgeben → abzugeben
vorbereiten → vorzubereiten
Word Forms
- zu-infinitives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infixion, infixation, confix, subjunction, affix, interfix.
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