German word

Zulauf

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːlaʊ̯f/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpatronage

Example

Das neue Restaurant findet viel Zulauf.

The new restaurant is attracting a lot of customers.

Illustration for Zulauf (patronage)

More examples

Während der Veranstaltung gab es großen Zulauf.

The new restaurant is getting a large influx of customers.

Core concept

A steady stream of people or interest moving toward a place or offer and gathering there.

Common phrases

  • großer Zulauf

    large influx

  • regelmäßiger Zulauf

    steady patronage

Similar words

Andrang: A sudden crowd of people pressing toward a place or event.
Beliebtheit: Being liked or admired by many people.

Definition in German

Zulauf bezeichnet das Zuströmen von Menschen oder Interesse zu einem Ort oder Angebot und die damit verbundene Besucherzahl.

Word origin

Zulauf combines zu, meaning 'toward', with Lauf, meaning 'flow' or 'running', and thus denotes movement toward something.

Usage tips

  • In 'viel Zulauf haben', Zulauf refers to strong attendance or patronage, not merely to being generally popular.

Other meanings

  • influxnoun

Opposites

  • Abwanderungoutflownoun
  • Abnahmedeclinenoun

Related words

  • zulaufenstream inverb

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