German Word: um zu
English Meaning: in order to

Word Forms: umzu

Example Sentences:

Ich glaube, sie ist zu jung, um zu heiraten.
I think she is too young for marriage.
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Wir müssen Sauerstoff atmen, um zu leben.
We need to breathe oxygen to live.
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Um zu spülen, ziehe diese Schnur.
To flush pull this cord.
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Schnecken brauchen eine feuchte Umgebung um zu gedeihen.
Slugs need a moist environment to thrive.
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