Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

darum

Translation (Übersetzung) therefore, that's why, around it
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈʁʊm]
A1
Adverb/Conjunction/Pronoun
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb pronoun causal common A1
Darum is a versatile word that functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'therefore' or 'that's why', but can also be a conjunction or a pronominal adverb meaning 'around it/that'. It's commonly used to express causality or purpose.

darum - German Adverb/Conjunction/Pronoun - darum Meaning - darum Translation - darum Adverb/Conjunction/Pronoun Examples

darum is a German Adverb/Conjunction/Pronoun

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

darum Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Es regnet, darum bleibe ich zu Hause
It's raining, therefore I'm staying home
Expressing consequence
Ich habe Hunger, darum esse ich jetzt
I'm hungry, that's why I'm eating now
Explaining reason for action
Er war krank, darum konnte er nicht kommen
He was sick, therefore he couldn't come
Giving explanation

darum Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Der Zaun steht darum
The fence stands around it
Spatial relationship
Wir haben einen Kreis darum gezeichnet
We drew a circle around it
Describing position
Es gibt viele Gerüchte darum
There are many rumors about it
Figurative use meaning 'about that'

darum Word Family - darum Related Words - darum Family Members

darum Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
da
Meaning: there
Example: da + rum = darum
Pronoun
related (verwandt)
deshalb
Meaning: therefore
Example: Deshalb und darum bedeuten ähnliches
Adverb
opposite (Gegenteil)
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
Example: Trotzdem ist das Gegenteil von darum
Adverb

darum Usage - darum Collocations - darum Idioms - darum Synonyms - darum Antonyms

darum Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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

darum Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

darum geht es
that's what it's about
High frequency
darum bitten
to ask for it
High frequency
darum kümmern
to take care of it
High frequency
darum wissen
to know about it
Medium frequency
darum streiten
to argue about it
Medium frequency
darum herum
around it
Medium frequency
darum kommen
to get around it
Low frequency

darum Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Darum geht's!
That's the point!
Used to emphasize the main issue or purpose
Darum mache ich mir keine Sorgen
That's why I'm not worried
Expressing lack of concern due to a specific reason
Darum geht es doch gar nicht
That's not the point at all
Used to redirect focus to the actual issue

darum Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

deshalb
Meaning: therefore
High similarity
deswegen
Meaning: because of that
High similarity
also
Meaning: so
Medium similarity
folglich
Meaning: consequently
Medium similarity
daher
Meaning: hence
Medium similarity

darum Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
dennoch
Meaning: nonetheless
obwohl
Meaning: although

darum Semantically Related Words - darum Contextually Related Words - darum Thematically Related Words

darum Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

deshalb deswegen daher also folglich trotzdem dennoch obwohl

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