beziehen
Translation
to obtain, to move into, to refer to, to cover
Examples
Wir beziehen unsere Waren direkt vom Hersteller.
We obtain our goods directly from the manufacturer.
Nächste Woche beziehen wir die neue Wohnung.
Next week we are moving into the new apartment.
Ich beziehe mich auf Ihr Schreiben.
I am referring to your letter.
Sie muss das Bett frisch beziehen.
She has to put fresh sheets on the bed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to obtain sth. from sb./sth. We beziehen our electricity from renewable sources.
((sth.)) to move into sth. They are beziehen a new house next month.
sich ((auf sth.)) to refer to sth. The author bezieht sich auf historical events.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to cover sth. with sth. She bezieht the sofa with a new cover.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'ziehen' (to pull, draw). It implies 'drawing' something from a source, 'drawing' oneself into a new home, or 'drawing' a cover over something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pulling' in different contexts: pulling goods from a supplier, pulling yourself into a new flat, pulling a reference into a discussion, or pulling a cover over a bed.