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dagegen
against it, on the other hand, in contrast
1681
Examples
Ich habe nichts dagegen.
I have nothing against it.
Er ist strikt dagegen.
He is strictly against it.
B1
Adverb/Conjunction
Intermediate
daher
therefore, hence, thus
1682
Examples
Es regnet, daher bleiben wir zu Hause.
It's raining, therefore we're staying home.
Er hat viel Erfahrung, daher vertraue ich ihm.
He has a lot of experience, therefore I trust him.
B1
Adverbs
Intermediate
dahinter
behind it/that
1683
Examples
Das Haus ist groß, und der Garten ist dahinter.
The house is big, and the garden is behind it.
Ich verstehe die Regel nicht. Was steckt dahinter?
I don't understand the rule. What's behind it?
A2
Adverb/Pronoun
Beginner
damit
with it/that, so that, in order to
1684
Examples
Ich lerne viel, damit ich die Prüfung bestehe.
I study a lot so that I pass the exam.
Sie spricht langsam, damit alle sie verstehen.
She speaks slowly so that everyone understands her.
A2
Conjunction/Pronoun
Beginner
danach
after that, afterwards, thereafter
1685
Examples
Wir essen zuerst, danach gehen wir spazieren.
We eat first, afterwards we go for a walk.
Der Film beginnt um 20 Uhr. Danach gibt es eine Diskussion.
The movie starts at 8 PM. After that there will be a discussion.
A1
Adverb
Beginner
danke
thank you, thanks
1686
Examples
Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe.
I thank you for your help.
Sie dankte ihm für das Geschenk.
She thanked him for the gift.
A1
Interjection
Beginner
dann
then, after that
1687
Examples
Zuerst esse ich, dann gehe ich.
First I eat, then I go.
Wenn es regnet, dann bleibe ich zu Hause.
If it rains, then I stay home.
A1
Adverbs
Beginner
darauf
on it, on that, thereupon, after that
1688
Examples
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch. Ich zeige darauf.
The book is on the table. I'm pointing at it.
Er sagte es, und darauf ging er.
He said it, and then he left.
B1
Adverb/Pronoun
Intermediate
darf
may, is allowed to
1689
Examples
Darf ich hereinkommen?
May I come in?
Ich darf gehen.
I may go.
A1
Verbs
Beginner
darin
in it, in there, therein
1690
B1
Adverb/Pronoun
Intermediate
darlegen
to explain, to present, to set forth
1691
Examples
Der Anwalt legte die rechtlichen Gründe für die Klage dar.
The lawyer explained the legal reasons for the lawsuit.
In seiner Präsentation legte er den neuen Geschäftsplan detailliert dar.
In his presentation, he presented the new business plan in detail.
B2
Verbs
Intermediate
darm
intestine, bowel
1692
Examples
Der Darm ist ein wichtiges Verdauungsorgan.
The intestine is an important digestive organ.
Er hat Probleme mit dem Darm.
He has problems with his bowel.
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
darstellen
to represent, to depict, to portray, to constitute
1693
Examples
Der Künstler stellt die Landschaft realistisch dar.
The artist depicts the landscape realistically.
Diese Entscheidung stellt ein Risiko dar.
This decision constitutes a risk.
B1
Verbs
Intermediate
darum
therefore, that's why, around it
1694
Examples
Es regnet, darum bleibe ich zu Hause
It's raining, therefore I'm staying home
Ich habe Hunger, darum esse ich jetzt
I'm hungry, that's why I'm eating now
A1
Adverb/Conjunction/Pronoun
Beginner
darunter
under it/them, among them, including
1695
Examples
Ich habe viele Bücher, darunter auch einige Romane.
I have many books, including some novels.
Die Kinder spielten, und darunter war auch mein Sohn.
The children were playing, and among them was my son.
B1
Adverb/Pronoun
Intermediate