zu|arbeiten
Translation
to contribute to, to assist, to provide input for
Examples
Er arbeitet seinem Chef zu.
He assists his boss.
Sie hat mir für den Bericht zugearbeitet.
She provided input for my report.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) zuarbeiten to assist (sb.) The assistant assists the professor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: helfen, unterstützen, assistieren
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'zu-' (towards) and 'arbeiten' (to work). It literally means 'to work towards' someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'working' (arbeiten) and giving your work 'to' (zu) someone to assist them.