Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

dadurch

Translation (Übersetzung) thereby, through that, by that
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈdʊʁç]
B1
Adverb/Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb compound_word cause-effect means consequence
Dadurch is a compound adverb/conjunction formed from 'da' (there) and 'durch' (through). It's used to express cause-effect relationships, means, or consequences. As an adverb, it refers back to something previously mentioned. As a conjunction, it introduces a subordinate clause.

dadurch - German Adverb/Conjunction - dadurch Meaning - dadurch Translation - dadurch Adverb/Conjunction Examples

dadurch is a German Adverb/Conjunction

Learn dadurch meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. dadurch is classified as an Adverb/Conjunction in German grammar.

dadurch Examples (Beispiele) in English

dadurch examples with English translations. See how to use dadurch in sentences. dadurch example sentences in English below.

Er hat hart gearbeitet und dadurch Erfolg gehabt.
He worked hard and thereby had success.
Showing means to result
Das Fenster war offen, dadurch kam frische Luft herein.
The window was open, through that fresh air came in.
Cause and effect
Sie spart Geld, dadurch kann sie reisen.
She saves money, thereby she can travel.
Showing consequence

dadurch Examples (Beispiele) in English

dadurch examples with English translations. See how to use dadurch in sentences. dadurch example sentences in English below.

Dadurch, dass du übst, wirst du besser.
By practicing, you will get better.
Explaining means
Er hat sich verbessert, dadurch, dass er mehr liest.
He has improved by reading more.
Showing method
Dadurch, dass es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
Because it's raining, we're staying home.
Cause and effect

dadurch — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for dadurch — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich lerne Deutsch, dadurch ich sprechen kann.
    Ich lerne Deutsch, dadurch kann ich sprechen.
    As an adverb, 'dadurch' doesn't introduce subordinate clause word order
  • Dadurch dass er kommt, wir freuen uns.
    Dadurch, dass er kommt, freuen wir uns.
    Comma required after 'dadurch' when used with 'dass' clause
  • Er hat gearbeitet, dadurch er Geld verdient.
    Er hat gearbeitet, dadurch hat er Geld verdient.
    Main clause word order required after 'dadurch' as adverb

dadurch Word Family - dadurch Related Words - dadurch Family Members

dadurch Word Family (Wortfamilie)

dadurch word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn dadurch family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore dadurch related words and expand your German vocabulary.

component (Bestandteil)
da
Meaning: there
Example: Da ist es.
Adverb
durch
Meaning: through
Example: Durch den Park gehen.
Preposition
similar formation (ähnliche Bildung)
darauf
Meaning: on that
Example: Darauf warte ich.
Adverb
damit
Meaning: with that
Example: Damit kann ich arbeiten.
Adverb

dadurch Usage - dadurch Collocations - dadurch Idioms - dadurch Synonyms - dadurch Antonyms

dadurch Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use dadurch in context. Discover dadurch collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master dadurch usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

dadurch Collocations (Kollokationen)

dadurch collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn dadurch word combinations and how to use dadurch with other words naturally.

dadurch gekennzeichnet
characterized by that
High frequency
dadurch bedingt
caused by that
High frequency
dadurch ermöglicht
made possible by that
Medium frequency
dadurch verursacht
caused by that
Medium frequency
dadurch beeinflusst
influenced by that
Medium frequency
dadurch entstanden
originated from that
Medium frequency
dadurch verändert
changed by that
Medium frequency

dadurch Idioms (Redewendungen)

dadurch idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing dadurch with meanings and explanations. Master dadurch expressions used in everyday German.

Dadurch, dass...
By the fact that...
Introduces a subordinate clause explaining the means or cause
Und dadurch?
And through that?
Question asking about consequences or results
Dadurch allein
Through that alone
Emphasizing that something is sufficient by itself

dadurch Synonyms (Synonyme)

dadurch synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for dadurch and expand your German vocabulary. Learn dadurch similar words and their usage.

deshalb
Meaning: therefore
High similarity
deswegen
Meaning: because of that
High similarity
auf diese Weise
Meaning: in this way
Medium similarity
mithilfe davon
Meaning: with the help of that
Medium similarity
infolgedessen
Meaning: as a result
Medium similarity

dadurch Antonyms (Antonyme)

dadurch antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to dadurch. Discover dadurch opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
ohne dass
Meaning: without that
unabhängig davon
Meaning: independent of that

dadurch Semantically Related Words - dadurch Contextually Related Words - dadurch Thematically Related Words

dadurch Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

dadurch semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to dadurch. Explore dadurch related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn dadurch contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

weil denn deshalb deswegen aufgrund wegen mithilfe indem

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