German word

daraus

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈʁaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • adverbfrom it

Example

Trink nicht daraus.

Don't drink from it.

Illustration for daraus (from it)

More examples

Aus dem Gespräch kann man daraus schließen, dass er müde ist.

One can conclude from the conversation that he is tired.

Core concept

A container or situation already on the table has an outward arrow, and what emerges can be a physical thing or a consequence.

Common phrases

  • daraus lernen

    learn from it

  • daraus schließen

    conclude from it

Similar words

davon: Indicates that a part or amount comes from, or is separated from, something mentioned earlier.
darin: Refers to something inside a previously mentioned object or container.
dadurch: Shows that one event or action causes another event to happen.
darauf: Points to an event or action occurring immediately after what was mentioned.

Definition in German

Zeigt an, dass etwas aus einer vorher genannten Quelle stammt oder dass etwas infolgedessen passiert.

Word origin

The da(r)-element identifies a previously mentioned referent, while aus supplies the relation of emerging from that referent.

Usage tips

  • Daraus can introduce a conclusion, as in Daraus folgt ..., where English usually says 'it follows from that' or 'as a result'.

Other meanings

  • as a resultadverb

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