Zu erzählen
To tell
Language note: Infinitive construct for 'to tell', placed at sentence end.
Culture note: Narratives enhance festivities and gatherings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Zu
[tsoo]
to
Expressing purpose or function.
Zu spielen ist wichtig.
To play is important.
erzählen
[air-tsehh-len]
tell
To communicate information, a story, etc.
Ich erzähle eine Geschichte.
I tell a story.
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