Translation of German word "dafür" to English
dafür
/dɑːʁfɔʁ/
Meaning
AdverbPronominal adverb meaning 'for it / for that / in exchange / in favor of it'.
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. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a conjunction, but it is a pronominal adverb.
🇬🇧 English
for it / in return / in favor
Example
Ich bin dafür.
I am in favor. / I agree.
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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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The German word "dafür" is defined as: "Pronominal adverb meaning 'for it / for that / in exchange / in favor of it'."
What does the German word "dafür" mean?▼
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.").
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