ADVERB
dafür/daˈfyːɐ̯/for it; for that; instead
dafür is a German adverb that means for it, for that, or instead. It is pronounced /daˈfyːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.for it; for that (in reference to something previously mentioned)(reference; pronominal)
a.indicates the object or reason for something just mentioned
Ich interessiere mich sehr dafür.—I am very interested in that.
b.in exchange or as a justification for something mentioned
Er hat dafür viel Geld bezahlt.—He paid a lot of money for that.
2.instead; in return (used to express contrast or substitution)(contrast; replacement)
a.as a replacement for something
Ich kann nicht kommen, aber meine Schwester kommt dafür.—I can't come, but my sister is coming instead.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dafür" mean in English?
- "dafür" means for it, for that, or instead. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "dafür"?
- "dafür" is pronounced /daˈfyːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "dafür"?
- "dafür" is a adverb in German.
