beziehen.
to refer, to relate
Meaning & usage
to refer, to relate
Worauf bezieht sich dieser Satz?
Ich beziehe mich auf Paragraf 3 der Satzung.
Senses related to covering. to put a sheet or cover on (a mattress, duvet etc.)
Könntest du das Bett beziehen?
Senses related to covering. to upholster (a piece of furniture)
Die Stuhllehne muss neu bezogen werden.
Senses related to covering. to become overcast
Der Himmel bezog sich.
Senses related to settling in a place. to move into (a dwelling)
Wann haben Sie die Wohnung bezogen?
Senses related to settling in a place. to take up (a position)
Die Wachsoldaten haben ihre Posten bezogen.
Senses related to settling in a place. to take (a position, stand)
Wir müssen in dieser Sache ganz deutlich Stellung/Position beziehen.
Senses related to obtaining. to draw, receive (a regular payment such as a pension or benefit)
Beziehen Sie eine Rente?
Senses related to obtaining. to buy something regularly from the same provider
Die Safterei bezieht ihre Äpfel von Obsthöfen aus der Umgebung.
Senses related to obtaining. to have a subscription to/for
Er bezieht drei Tageszeitungen.
Wir beziehen Kabelfernsehen.
Senses related to obtaining. to collect (taxes)
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German beziehen, from Old High German biziohan, from Proto-West Germanic *biteuhan. Equivalent to be- + ziehen. The sense “to refer” is probably influenced by Latin referre. Compare Dutch betrekken.
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