hinzu|setzen
Translation
to add, to append
Examples
Man muss der Soße noch etwas Salz hinzusetzen.
One must add a little more salt to the sauce.
Er setzte hinzu, dass er später kommen würde.
He added that he would come later.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to add sth. You need to add some more sugar.
to add that... He added that he was tired.
Similar Words
ergänzen (to complete), beifügen (to enclose), hinzufügen (to add)
Etymology
From 'hinzu' (to it, in addition) + 'setzen' (to set, to place). Literally 'to set in addition'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'setting' ('setzen') something 'in addition' ('hinzu') to what's already there.