zum

This is the 132nd most frequent German word.

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zum

"Zum" is a contraction of "zu dem," meaning "to the" in English.


Here, 'zum' is a contraction of 'zu dem', indicating direction towards a masculine noun.

Ich gehe zum Arzt.

I am going to the doctor.


In this example, 'zum' combines 'zu' and the definite article 'dem' for a place destination.

Lass uns zum Park spazieren gehen.

Let's take a walk to the park.


Here, 'zum' is used in a genitive-like structure showing possession or relation between objects.

Das ist der Schlüssel zum Auto.

This is the key to the car.