ziehen
pull
to move something toward you
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What's the difference between ziehen / heranziehen / heranziehen lassen / rucken / zerren / schleppen
pull — to move something toward you
To pull something closer; often sounds somewhat formal or literary, and can also mean to bring in/use someone or something.
Er zog den Stuhl näher an den Tisch heran.
Он придвинул стул ближе к столу.
To let something be pulled closer or to draw something toward oneself; a rare, more complex construction, often implying control over the movement.
Der Wind ließ die Wolken näher heranziehen.
Ветер заставил облака подойти ближе.
To jerk or tug with a short, sharp movement; often not smooth, sometimes a bit rough.
Er rückte den Stuhl ein Stück zurück.
Он немного отодвинул стул назад.
To tug hard or drag; suggests a tense, rough, and sometimes unpleasant movement.
Der Hund zerrte an der Leine.
Собака тянула поводок.
To drag or carry something heavy with effort; often emphasizes weight, tiredness, or inconvenience.
Er schleppte den Koffer die Treppe hinauf.
Он с трудом тащил чемодан по лестнице.
To tear or pull suddenly and strongly; the movement is usually forceful and may damage or break something.
Er riss die Tür auf.
Он резко распахнул дверь.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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ziehen translation: pull. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ziehen
/ˈt͡siːən/
ziehen translation
pull
ziehen transcription
/ˈt͡siːən/
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