zu|fügen
Translation
to inflict, to cause, to add
Examples
Er hat ihm eine schwere Verletzung zugefügt.
He inflicted a serious injury on him.
Dem Teig wird Zucker zugefügt.
Sugar is added to the dough.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to inflict sth. on sb. He inflicted a defeat on his opponent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verursachen (to cause), antun (to do to); hinzufügen (to add), ergänzen (to supplement)
Etymology
From 'zu' (to, towards) and 'fügen' (to join, fit). Literally 'to join to' or 'to add to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'adding to' (zufügen) someone's pain, or 'adding to' (zufügen) a mixture.