English–German

“drag on” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪnˌt͡siːən/

Example

Die Besprechung zieht sich noch hin.

The meeting is still dragging on.

Illustration for hinziehen (drag on)

How to say “drag on” in German

“Drag on” in German is hinziehen.

A process is pulled farther and farther along, with its end remaining out of reach.

Full entry for hinziehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hinziehen

Wenn wir nichts tun, wird sich das Projekt weiter hinziehen.

If we do nothing, the project will continue to drag on.

Tips for using hinziehen

  • In the common sense "sich hinziehen," the event is the subject and "sich" is required, as in "Die Besprechung zieht sich hin."

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