ADVERB

drauf/dʁaʊ̯f/on it; onto it; thereon

drauf is a German adverb that means on it, onto it, or thereon. It is pronounced /dʁaʊ̯f/.

Definitions

1.on it (referring back to something previously mentioned or implied)(colloquial, position)

a.in a position or state on top of something

Leg das Buch einfach drauf.Just put the book on it.

2.afterwards; next (referring to time immediately after something)(colloquial, following, temporal)

a.immediately following in time

Und was machen wir dann drauf?And what will we do after that?

3.describing someone's mental or emotional state (esp. in expressions)(colloquial, personal condition)

a.in a certain mood, state, or form

Heute ist sie irgendwie komisch drauf.She's acting kind of strange today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "drauf" mean in English?
"drauf" means on it, onto it, or thereon. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "drauf"?
"drauf" is pronounced /dʁaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "drauf"?
"drauf" is a adverb in German.

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