zug- root words — words with the zug- root

The root zug- comes from German zug, meaning move (in a game). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including zugzwang. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the zug- root

Explore words with zug- — words containing the zug- root and sharing its sense of "move (in a game)". Examples include zugzwang. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does zug- mean?

The zug- root means move (in a game), from German zug. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.