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influx
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
Both words can describe moving to a new place of residence. “Der Umzug” views the entire move from the old home to the new one, while “der Zuzug” emphasizes the movement from the perspective of the destination. Use “Umzug” for the process as a whole and “Zuzug” when the new city or region is the focus.
Der Zuzug vieler Familien nach Berlin ist für August angekündigt.
The influx of many families to Berlin has been announced for August.
Unser Umzug von Hamburg nach Berlin ist für August geplant.
Our move from Hamburg to Berlin is planned for August.
