ADVERB
davon/ˈdaːfɔn/of it; from it; about it
davon is a German adverb that means of it, from it, or about it. It is pronounced /ˈdaːfɔn/.
Definitions
1.referring to something mentioned before; of it(reference)
a.indicating a part, share, or number from previously mentioned things
Ich möchte ein Stück Kuchen. Kann ich davon etwas bekommen?—I would like a piece of cake. Can I have some of it?
2.as a result of something; because of it(cause/effect)
a.expressing cause or consequence
Er ist krank geworden und musste davon ins Krankenhaus.—He got sick and had to go to the hospital because of it.
3.about it; regarding something(topic)
a.referring to something as a topic
Weißt du schon davon?—Do you already know about it?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "davon" mean in English?
- "davon" means of it, from it, or about it. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "davon"?
- "davon" is pronounced /ˈdaːfɔn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "davon"?
- "davon" is a adverb in German.
