Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

Dazu

Translation (Übersetzung) to that, for that, in addition, besides
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈtsuː]
B1
Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb connector common_word pronominal-adverb B1 level
Dazu is a common German adverb that functions as a pronominal adverb, combining the adverb 'da' (there) with the preposition 'zu' (to). It can refer to something previously mentioned or add information. It's often used to express purpose, addition, or connection to a topic.

Dazu - German Adverb - Dazu Meaning - Dazu Translation - Dazu Adverb Examples

Dazu is a German Adverb

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

Dazu Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich habe keine Lust dazu.
I don't feel like doing that.
Expressing lack of interest
Dazu muss ich noch einkaufen gehen.
In addition, I still need to go shopping.
Adding information
Was sagst du dazu?
What do you say about that?
Asking for opinion

Dazu — common mistakes (English)

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

  • Ich gehe dazu Supermarkt
    Ich gehe dazu in den Supermarkt
    Dazu requires a complete prepositional phrase; it cannot stand alone as a destination
  • Dazu ich habe keine Zeit
    Dazu habe ich keine Zeit
    In main clauses, the verb must come in second position after 'dazu'
  • Er kommt dazu
    Er kommt dazu
    Actually correct - showing that 'dazu' can be used with verbs of motion without additional preposition

Dazu Word Family - Dazu Related Words - Dazu Family Members

Dazu Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

component (Bestandteil)
da
Meaning: there
Example: Da ist etwas.
Adverb
zu
Meaning: to
Example: Ich gehe zu dir.
Preposition
similar construction (ähnliche Konstruktion)
dafür
Meaning: for that
Example: Dafür bin ich dankbar.
Adverb
dagegen
Meaning: against that
Example: Ich bin dagegen.
Adverb

Dazu Usage - Dazu Collocations - Dazu Idioms - Dazu Synonyms - Dazu Antonyms

Dazu Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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

Dazu Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

dazu gehören
to belong to that
High frequency
dazu kommen
to come to that, to be added
High frequency
dazu sagen
to say about that
High frequency
dazu beitragen
to contribute to that
Medium frequency
dazu führen
to lead to that
Medium frequency
dazu neigen
to tend to that
Medium frequency
dazu passen
to match that
Medium frequency
dazu zählen
to count among that
Medium frequency

Dazu Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Dazu muss man sagen, dass...
It must be said that...
Used to introduce an important point or clarification
Dazu kommt noch, dass...
On top of that...
Used to add another point to an argument
Dazu braucht es...
That requires...
Used to indicate what is needed for something
Dazu habe ich keine Lust
I don't feel like doing that
Expressing lack of interest or motivation
Dazu fällt mir nichts ein
Nothing comes to mind about that
When you have nothing to say about a topic

Dazu Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

außerdem
Meaning: besides, moreover
High similarity
zusätzlich
Meaning: additionally
Medium similarity
deswegen
Meaning: therefore, because of that
Low similarity
hierzu
Meaning: to this
Medium similarity
darüber hinaus
Meaning: beyond that, furthermore
Medium similarity

Dazu Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

dagegen
Meaning: against that, in contrast
ohne das
Meaning: without that
stattdessen
Meaning: instead of that
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless, despite that

Dazu Semantically Related Words - Dazu Contextually Related Words - Dazu Thematically Related Words

Dazu Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

darüber damit daran davon dafür dagegen darum daran dahinter

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