zum
toward
The word 'zum' in German is a contraction of 'zu dem' and is used to express direction or movement toward something. It can be translated as 'toward' or 'to the' in English, depending on the context. For example, 'Ich gehe zum Markt' means 'I am going to the market'.
Example sentences using: zum
Ich gehe zum Supermarkt
I am going to the supermarket
In this sentence, 'zum' is used as a contraction of 'zu dem', meaning 'to the'. It indicates movement or direction towards the supermarket.
Er trinkt Kaffee zum Frühstück
He drinks coffee for breakfast
'Zum' is used here as a contraction of 'zu dem', literally translating to 'to the'. In this context, it implies 'for' the breakfast.
Sie lädt uns zum Abendessen ein
She is inviting us to dinner
In this case, 'zum' is used to indicate the purpose or event ('dinner') to which 'us' is being invited, hence it translates as 'to'.