zu|treffen
Translation
to be correct, to apply, to be true
Examples
Diese Beschreibung trifft genau zu.
This description is exactly correct.
Die Regel trifft auf alle zu.
The rule applies to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is correct ((etw.)) trifft zu Your assumption is correct.
((sth.)) applies ((to sb./sth.)) ((etw.)) trifft ((auf+4)) zu The description applies to him.
Similar Words
stimmen (to be correct), gelten für (to apply to), richtig sein (to be right)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (aptly) and 'treffen' (to hit). The idea is that something 'hits' the point, so it's correct.
Memory Tips
Think of an arrow that 'trifft zu' — it hits the target dead on. This means the statement or rule is accurate.