um ... zu

B1 Conjunction

English Translation

in order to

um ... zu — German conjunction meaning in order to (B1)
um ... zu — German word reference | DeuTale

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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