What does beziehen sich in German mean?

What is the meaning of the word beziehen sich in German? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use beziehen sich in German.

The word beziehen sich in German means refer to, relate to, draw, move into, make, refer to, change the sheets, not support a clear position, not support a clear position, put fresh covers on, refer to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word beziehen sich

refer to

(sich auf [etw] berufen)

Im seinem Brief bezieht Hans sich auf unser Telefonat.
Hans refers to our telephone conversation in his letter.

relate to

(Zusammenhang herstellen)

den Erfolg auf das vorherige Treffen beziehen
to relate the success to the previous meeting

draw

(regelmäßig bekommen) (financial)

ein Gehalt beziehen
to receive a wage

move into

(gehoben (in Räume einziehen) (from one place to another)

die Wohnung im oberen Stock beziehen
to move into the apartment on the upper floor

make

(eine Position einnehmen)

klar Stellung beziehen
to make a statement

refer to

(Zusammenhang herstellen)

Wenn ich von Investitionen spreche, beziehe ich mich auf die Investitionen in Material.
When speaking about costs I refer to material costs.

change the sheets

(Bett neu beziehen)

not support a clear position

(keine Meinung zu [etw] haben) (no clear opinion)

not support a clear position

(vage bleiben) (being vague)

put fresh covers on

(Bettwäsche wechseln)

Meine Mutter bezieht die Betten jeden Freitag neu.
My mother puts fresh covers on the bed every Friday.

refer to

(gedanklich verbinden)

Der Schriftsteller bezieht sich in seinem Buch auf Erlebnisse aus seiner Kindheit.
In his book the author refers to experiences he made during his childhood.

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