Translation of German word "dafür" to English

dafür

/dɑːʁfɔʁ/

Meaning

Adverb

Pronominal adverb meaning 'for it / for that / in exchange / in favor of it'.

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How to use

The pronominal adverb dafür ('for it / for that / in return / instead / in favor') refers to a prepositional object with für. It is used to express favor (Ich bin dafür — I am in favor), compensation/return (Ich gebe dir Geld dafür — I give you money in return), or contrast.

🇬🇧 English

for it / in return / in favor

Example

Ich bin dafür.

I am in favor. / I agree.

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Synonyms

instead / instead of that

Common phrases

Ich bin dafür.— I am in favor. / I agree.
dafür bezahlen— to pay for it
dafür sorgen— to make sure of that / ensure it

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dabei außerdem sonst ebenfalls bereits nämlich und oder aber denn weil dass

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The German word "dafür" is defined as: "Pronominal adverb meaning 'for it / for that / in exchange / in favor of it'."

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The German word "dafür" means "for it / in return / in favor" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin dafür." (which translates as "I am in favor. / I agree.").