zu
Translation
to, at, too (excessively)
Examples
Ich gehe zu Fuß.
I am going on foot.
Das ist zu teuer.
That is too expensive.
Kommst du zu mir?
Are you coming to my place?
Grammar Patterns
((zu+3)) to (sb./place) [direction] Ich gehe zu dir.
((zu)) + Adjective (too ...) [degree] Das ist zu groß.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nach; Antonyms: von
Etymology
From Germanic 'to', cognate with English 'to'.
Memory Tips
Use 'zu' for movement towards people/places. Before adjectives it means 'too'.