um ... zu
B1 Conjunction
English Translation
in order to
What does „um ... zu" mean in English?
„um ... zu" is a German conjunction meaning "in order to" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Um gesund zu bleiben, musst du Sport machen und Gemüse essen.
To stay healthy, you have to do sports and eat vegetables.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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