ADVERB

da/daː/there; here; then

da is a German adverb that means there, here, or then. It is pronounced /daː/.

Definitions

1.at that place; there(location)

a.in a specific or mentioned place

Da sitzt mein Freund.—My friend is sitting there.

2.here; present(presence/availability)

a.to indicate presence or arrival

Ist der Chef schon da?—Is the boss here yet?

3.at that moment; then(time)

a.at a specific moment in time

Da klingelte das Telefon.—Then the phone rang.

Frequently asked questions

What does "da" mean in English?
"da" means there, here, or then. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "da"?
"da" is pronounced /daː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "da"?
"da" is a adverb in German.

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