zu|führen
Translation
to supply, to provide, to feed in, to deliver
Examples
Dem Motor wird Kraftstoff zugeführt.
Fuel is supplied to the engine.
Man muss dem Körper Vitamine zuführen.
One must supply the body with vitamins.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to supply sth. to sb./sth. One must supply vitamins to the body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liefern, versorgen, bringen; Antonyms: entziehen, wegnehmen
Etymology
From 'zu' (to, towards) + 'führen' (to lead, guide). Literally 'to lead to', used in the sense of directing or channeling something (like supplies or energy) to a destination.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leading' ('führen') supplies 'to' ('zu') a place that needs them, like a pipeline leading oil.