beziehen
/bəˈt͡siːən/ verb C2- to refer, to relate · Worauf bezieht sich dieser Satz? What does this sentence refer to?· Ich beziehe mich auf Paragraf 3 der Satzung. I refer to paragraph 3 of the charter.
- to put a sheet or cover on (a mattress, duvet etc.) · Könntest du das Bett beziehen? Could you put sheets on the bed?
- to upholster (a piece of furniture) · Die Stuhllehne muss neu bezogen werden. The back of the chair must be re-upholstered.
- to become overcast · Der Himmel bezog sich. The sky became overcast.
- to move into (a dwelling) · Wann haben Sie die Wohnung bezogen? When did you move into the apartment?
- to take up (a position) · Die Wachsoldaten haben ihre Posten bezogen. The sentry soldiers have taken up their posts.
- to take (a position, stand) · Wir müssen in dieser Sache ganz deutlich Stellung/Position beziehen. We must take a very clear stand in this matter.
- to draw, receive (a regular payment such as a pension or benefit) · Beziehen Sie eine Rente? Do you draw a pension?
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- beziehen
- Present (er)
- bezieht
- Präteritum (er)
- bezog
- Perfekt (er)
- hat bezogen
- Infinitive with zu
- zu beziehen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
Other matches
Learn beziehen in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.