Translation of German word "für" to English
für
/fyːʁ/
Meaning
PrepositionTowards; in the direction of.
How to use
für ('for') is a preposition that ALWAYS takes the accusative case (für mich, für den Urlaub).
🇬🇧 English
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Example
Ich musste bei meiner bösen Stiefmutter bleiben, denn ich wusste nirgendwo anders hin.
I had to stay with my evil stepmother because I had nowhere else to go.
Die Astronauten machten sich auf den Weg zum Mond.
The astronauts made their way to the moon.
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Common phrases
- für immer— forever
- Schritt für Schritt— step by step
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What is the definition of the German word "für"?▼
The German word "für" is defined as: "Towards; in the direction of."
What does the German word "für" mean?▼
The German word "für" means "for" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "für"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "für"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich musste bei meiner bösen Stiefmutter bleiben, denn ich wusste nirgendwo anders hin." (which translates as "I had to stay with my evil stepmother because I had nowhere else to go.").
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