ADVERB
davon/ˈdaːfɔn/of it; from it; about it
davon is a German adverb that means of it, from it, or about it. It is pronounced /ˈdaːfɔn/.
Definitions
1.of it; from it(reference to a previously mentioned object, fact, or idea)
a.referring back to something mentioned before
Ich habe ein Stück Kuchen genommen und die Hälfte davon gegessen.—I took a piece of cake and ate half of it.
2.from it; because of it(result or consequence)
a.referring to consequences or outcomes
Er war sehr müde und ist davon eingeschlafen.—He was very tired and fell asleep because of it.
3.of them; among them(part of something; among them)
a.referring to a selection or portion of a group
Fünf Bücher stehen im Regal. Drei davon habe ich schon gelesen.—There are five books on the shelf. I have already read three of them.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "davon" mean in English?
- "davon" means of it, from it, or about it. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "davon"?
- "davon" is pronounced /ˈdaːfɔn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "davon"?
- "davon" is a adverb in German.
