German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
darauf
Pronunciation
IPA/daˈʁaʊ̯f/
Meaning
- adverbon it
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.
More examples
Die Kinder setzten sich darauf.
The children sat on it.
Core concept
A pointer returns to a previously mentioned thing, often locating something on it or referring to its subject.
Common phrases
sich darauf setzen
sit down on it
darauf sitzen
sit on it
darauf stehen
stand on it
Similar words
darüber: Indicates a position above something mentioned earlier.
daran: Indicates a position touching something mentioned earlier.
darunter: Indicates a position below something mentioned earlier.
davor: Indicates a position in front of something mentioned earlier.
Definition in German
Ersetzt oft eine Präpositionalgruppe mit „auf“ (z. B. „auf dem Tisch“) und bedeutet somit „auf etwas“ oder „bezüglich dieses Objekts“.
Word origin
The word combines the demonstrative adverb da with the preposition auf, forming a pronominal adverb that replaces an auf phrase.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- about itadverb
- after thatadverb
Opposites
- darunterunder itadverb