Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

dafür

Translation (Übersetzung) for it, for that, in favor of it
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈfyːɐ̯]
B1
Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb separable common intermediate
"Dafür" is a separable adverb used to express support, compensation, or purpose. It often replaces prepositional phrases with "für" + pronoun/noun.

dafür - German Adverb - dafür Meaning - dafür Translation - dafür Adverb Examples

dafür is a German Adverb

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

dafür Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich bin dafür, dass wir früher anfangen.
I am in favor of us starting earlier.
Expressing support for an idea
Kannst du dafür sorgen, dass die Tür zu ist?
Can you make sure that the door is closed?
Asking someone to ensure something
Er hat viel Geld dafür bezahlt.
He paid a lot of money for it.
Indicating compensation

dafür — common mistakes (English)

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

  • Ich bin dafür, weil es gut ist.
    Ich bin dafür, denn es ist gut.
    "Weil" introduces a subordinate clause requiring verb at end; "denn" is coordinating conjunction keeping normal word order.
  • Dafür ich bezahle.
    Ich bezahle dafür.
    "Dafür" is an adverb, not a conjunction; it typically follows the verb in main clauses.
  • Er ist dafür gekommen.
    Er ist dafür gekommen.
    Actually correct if meaning "He came for it," but often confused with "dafür" as reason vs. "deswegen."

dafür Word Family - dafür Related Words - dafür Family Members

dafür Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived from (abgeleitet von)
für
Meaning: for
Example: für + das → dafür
Preposition
related adverb (verwandtes Adverb)
dagegen
Meaning: against it
Example: Ich bin dagegen, nicht dafür.
Adverb
compound with verb (Zusammensetzung mit Verb)
sorgen
Meaning: to care, to ensure
Tense: Präsens
Example: dafür sorgen
Verb

dafür Usage - dafür Collocations - dafür Idioms - dafür Synonyms - dafür Antonyms

dafür Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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

dafür Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

dafür sein
to be in favor of it
High frequency
dafür sorgen
to make sure, to ensure
High frequency
dafür bezahlen
to pay for it
High frequency
dafür danken
to thank for it
Medium frequency
dafür entschuldigen
to apologize for it
Medium frequency
dafür kämpfen
to fight for it
Medium frequency
dafür verantwortlich sein
to be responsible for it
Medium frequency
dafür interessieren
to be interested in it
Medium frequency

dafür Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Dafür kann ich nichts.
I can't help it. / It's not my fault.
Used to express that something is not one's responsibility or fault.
Dafür ist es zu spät.
It's too late for that.
Indicates that an opportunity has passed.
Dafür gibt es keinen Grund.
There's no reason for that.
Used to deny justification for something.
Dafür bin ich nicht zuständig.
I'm not responsible for that.
Declines responsibility for a matter.
Dafür habe ich kein Verständnis.
I have no understanding for that.
Expresses lack of sympathy or comprehension.

dafür Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

hierfür
Meaning: for this
High similarity
deswegen
Meaning: therefore, because of that
Medium similarity
zugunsten
Meaning: in favor of
Medium similarity
anstatt
Meaning: instead of
Low similarity
wegen
Meaning: because of
Low similarity

dafür Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

dagegen
Meaning: against it
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
ohne
Meaning: without

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dafür Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

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