ADVERB

da/daː/there; here; since

da is a German adverb that means there, here, or since. It is pronounced /daː/.

Definitions

1.in that place; there(location)

a.at that location, there

Da hinten ist ein freier Platz.There in the back, there is a free seat.

2.at this place; here (in conversation or when present)(presence/context)

a.present; here

Ich bin da, falls du Hilfe brauchst.I am here if you need help.

3.since; as; when (in conjunction with a verb, indicating time or cause)(time/cause)

a.when/since (introducing a subordinate clause)

Da ich krank bin, bleibe ich zu Hause.Since I am sick, I stay at home.

Frequently asked questions

What does "da" mean in English?
"da" means there, here, or since. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "da"?
"da" is pronounced /daː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "da"?
"da" is a adverb in German.

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