ADVERB
dafür/daˈfyːɐ̯/for that; instead; in exchange
dafür is a German adverb that means for that, instead, or in exchange. It is pronounced /daˈfyːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.for that; referring to something previously mentioned(reference to something mentioned, pronominal adverb)
a.expressing a reason or motivation for something previously mentioned
Ich habe kein Geld, aber dafür eine Idee.—I have no money, but I have an idea for that.
2.instead; in return; as compensation(in exchange, compensation)
a.expressing an exchange or compensation
Er hat keine Erfahrung, aber dafür viel Motivation.—He has no experience, but instead a lot of motivation.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dafür" mean in English?
- "dafür" means for that, instead, or in exchange. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "dafür"?
- "dafür" is pronounced /daˈfyːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "dafür"?
- "dafür" is a adverb in German.
