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The act of moving to a new city, region, or country in order to live there; immigration.
Die Stadt verzeichnete in den letzten Jahren einen starken Zuzug junger Familien.
In recent years, the city has recorded a strong influx of young families.
The word is made up of the preposition 'zu' (to/toward) and the noun 'der Zug' (movement/pull). 'Der Zug' is derived from the verb 'ziehen' (to pull/move). So 'Zuzug' (influx) literally describes a movement ('Zug') toward a place ('zu').
Der Zuzug in die Hauptstadt hält unvermindert an.
The influx into the capital continues unabated.
Common verbs used with 'Zuzug' (influx) are 'verzeichnen' (to record), 'erleben' (to experience), or 'stoppen' (to stop). Adjectives are often 'stark' (strong), 'gering' (low), or 'anhaltend' (ongoing).
Die Gemeinde möchte den Zuzug von jungen Familien fördern.
The municipality wants to encourage the influx of young families.
'Zuzug' (influx) is used mainly in official and media language when talking about statistics, demographics, or urban planning. It sounds more formal than everyday descriptions.
Der statistische Bericht analysiert den Zuzug in den ländlichen Raum.
The statistical report analyzes the influx into rural areas.
move / parade
'der Umzug' and 'der Zuzug' both have to do with moving to a new place of residence. 'Umzug' describes the whole move from one apartment or house to another. This can involve boxes, furniture, and organization. 'Zuzug', by contrast, emphasizes that people are newly arriving in a city, region, or country. The word sounds more official, for example in government offices or reports about a city. They are easy to confuse because a 'Zuzug' often happens through an 'Umzug'. In practical terms: privately, you plan an 'Umzug'; a city talks about the 'Zuzug' of new residents.
Durch den Zuzug vieler Familien braucht die Stadt eine neue Schule.
Because of the influx of many families, the city needs a new school.
Der Umzug in die neue Wohnung dauert den ganzen Samstag.
The move into the new apartment will take all Saturday.