Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

darauf

Translation (Übersetzung) on it, on that, thereupon, after that
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈʁaʊ̯f]
B1
Adverb/Pronoun
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
da-compound pronominal-adverb prepositional-adverb intermediate-german
Darauf is a da-compound formed from 'da' (there) + 'auf' (on). It functions as a pronominal adverb that replaces prepositional phrases with 'auf' + noun/pronoun. It can refer to physical location ('on it'), temporal sequence ('after that'), or logical consequence ('thereupon'). It's commonly used to avoid repetition and make sentences more fluid.

darauf - German Adverb/Pronoun - darauf Meaning - darauf Translation - darauf Adverb/Pronoun Examples

darauf is a German Adverb/Pronoun

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

darauf Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch. Ich zeige darauf.
The book is on the table. I'm pointing at it.
Spatial reference
Er sagte es, und darauf ging er.
He said it, and then he left.
Temporal sequence
Achte darauf, pünktlich zu sein.
Pay attention to being on time.
With infinitive clause

darauf Word Family - darauf Related Words - darauf Family Members

darauf Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

component (Bestandteil)
da
Meaning: there
Example: Da steht ein Haus.
Adverb
auf
Meaning: on
Example: Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
Preposition
similar (ähnlich)
daran
Meaning: on it, at it
Example: Ich denke daran.
Adverb
darüber
Meaning: about it, over it
Example: Wir sprechen darüber.
Adverb

darauf Usage - darauf Collocations - darauf Idioms - darauf Synonyms - darauf Antonyms

darauf Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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darauf Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

darauf achten
to pay attention to it
High frequency
darauf warten
to wait for it
High frequency
darauf bestehen
to insist on it
Medium frequency
darauf reagieren
to react to it
Medium frequency
darauf hinweisen
to point it out
Medium frequency
darauf kommen
to come up with it
Low frequency
darauf verzichten
to do without it
Medium frequency

darauf Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Darauf kannst du Gift nehmen
You can bet your life on it
Expresses absolute certainty about something
Darauf kommt es an
That's what matters
Emphasizes the importance of something
Darauf bin ich gespannt
I'm looking forward to that
Expresses anticipation or curiosity

darauf Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

daraufhin
Meaning: thereupon, subsequently
High similarity
danach
Meaning: after that
Medium similarity
darüber
Meaning: about it, over it
Low similarity

darauf Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

darunter
Meaning: under it
davor
Meaning: before it

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darauf Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

darunter davor danach dabei damit

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