ADVERB

darauf/ˈdaːʁaʊ̯f/on it; afterwards; about that

darauf is a German adverb that means on it, afterwards, or about that. It is pronounced /ˈdaːʁaʊ̯f/.

Definitions

1.on it; on that (referring to something mentioned before)(reference to location or object)

a.describes something placed on a surface or object already mentioned

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch. Die Brille liegt auch darauf.The book is on the table. The glasses are on it too.

2.afterwards; then (relating to time or sequence)(temporal)

a.used when one event follows another in time

Wir essen und gehen danach darauf spazieren.We eat and then go for a walk afterwards.

3.about that; to that (refers to something just mentioned in speech or writing)(reference to previous statement)

a.refers to a statement, topic, or matter just mentioned

Hast du schon darauf geantwortet?Have you already replied to that?

Frequently asked questions

What does "darauf" mean in English?
"darauf" means on it, afterwards, or about that. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "darauf"?
"darauf" is pronounced /ˈdaːʁaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "darauf"?
"darauf" is a adverb in German.

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