English–German

“on it” in German

German

Alsodrauf

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈʁaʊ̯f/

Example

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch, und die Tasse steht darauf.

The book is on the table, and the cup is sitting on it.

Illustration for darauf (on it)

How to say “on it” in German

“On it” in German is darauf.

A pointer returns to a previously mentioned thing, often locating something on it or referring to its subject.

Full entry for darauf: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with darauf

Die Kinder setzten sich darauf.

The children sat on it.

Tips for using darauf

  • With verbs or adjectives that take auf, darauf often means "about it" rather than a physical position, as in darauf achten, "pay attention to it."

Other German words for “on it”

Die Tasse steht drauf.

The cup is on it.

“on it” in other languages