ADPOSITION

für/fyːɐ̯/for

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

Definitions

1.used to indicate the recipient, purpose, or benefit of something(purpose, benefit)

a.to denote intended recipient

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

b.to express intended purpose or use

Diese Tasche ist für den Einkauf.This bag is for shopping.

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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