der Umzug
Translation
move, relocation, procession, parade
Examples
Der Umzug in die neue Wohnung war anstrengend.
The move to the new flat was exhausting.
Morgen ist der große Karnevalsumzug.
Tomorrow is the big carnival parade.
Grammar Patterns
der Umzug in+4 ((sth.)) the move into (sth.) The move into the new office is scheduled for Friday.
der Umzug nach+3 ((place)) the move to (a place) Her move to London was for a new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relocation, parade, procession
Etymology
From 'um-' (around, indicating change) and 'Zug' (pull, train, procession). 'Pulling to a new place' means a move, while a 'procession pulling around' is a parade.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pulling' (Zug) your furniture 'around' (um) to a new place for a 'move'. Or a parade 'pulling' (Zug) along 'around' (um) the city.