umziehen
Wir müssen nächste Woche umziehen.
We have to move house next week.
To move from one place of residence to another.
Sie haben vor einem Monat umziehen müssen.
They had to move a month ago.
The verb 'umziehen' is separable, meaning the prefix 'um-' can be separated from the verb stem in certain grammatical constructions.
To change clothes.
Er zieht sich schnell um, bevor er zur Arbeit geht.
He quickly changes his clothes before going to work.
In this context, 'umziehen' is often used reflexively with 'sich umziehen'.
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Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
Remember that 'umziehen' is a separable verb, meaning the prefix 'um-' can be separated from the verb stem in certain grammatical constructions.
Gold Rule
Reflexive Use
When 'umziehen' means 'to change clothes', it is always used reflexively with 'sich umziehen'.
Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'um-' (around, about) and the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, to move). The prefix indicates a change of location or state.
Usage Notes
The separable prefix 'um-' can be separated from the verb in certain grammatical constructions, such as in the past participle ('umgezogen') or in questions ('Ziehst du um?').