WordzähMeaningtoughPart of speechadjectivePronunciationCourseGermanLessonEspecially since (zumal)Usages of zähDie Hauptspeise war zäh, jedoch war die Portion groß.The main course was tough, however, the portion was big.Ich bezahle die Rechnung nicht, zumal das Fleisch zäh und trocken ist.I am not paying the bill, especially since the meat is tough and dry.