ADPOSITION

für/fyːɐ̯/for

für is a German adposition that means for. It is pronounced /fyːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate the purpose of something or the person receiving something(purpose or recipient)

a.expressing who or what something is meant for

Das Geschenk ist für dich.The present is for you.

2.used to indicate duration or extent of time/quantity(duration or extent)

a.used to indicate a period of time

Ich bleibe für zwei Wochen.I'm staying for two weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What does "für" mean in English?
"für" means for. 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.

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