ADPOSITION
für/fyːɐ̯/for; in favor of
für is a German adposition that means for or in favor of. It is pronounced /fyːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.used to indicate the purpose, destination, or beneficiary of something(purpose or recipient)
a.in order to benefit or be given to someone or something
Das Geschenk ist für dich.—The gift is for you.
b.with reference to a specific use or aim
Ich brauche das Auto für die Arbeit.—I need the car for work.
2.expressing support or agreement(in support)
a.in favor of something or someone
Ich bin für den Vorschlag.—I am in favor of the proposal.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "für" mean in English?
- "für" means for or in favor of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "für"?
- "für" is pronounced /fyːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "für"?
- "für" is a adposition in German.
