ADVERB

dazu/ˈdaːt͡suː/to that; for that; in addition

dazu is a German adverb that means to that, for that, or in addition. It is pronounced /ˈdaːt͡suː/.

Definitions

1.relating or referring to something previously mentioned; to it/that(reference/link)

a.in relation to a previously mentioned thing or topic

Hast du das Buch gelesen? Was meinst du dazu?—Have you read the book? What do you think about it?

2.for that; for this purpose(purpose/use)

a.designating something's use with what was mentioned

Wozu kann man dieses Gerät benutzen? – Man braucht es dazu, Wasser zu kochen.—What can you use this device for? – You use it to boil water.

3.in addition; furthermore(addition)

a.introduced as an additional point or item

Wir brauchen Brot und Milch. Dazu noch ein paar Eier.—We need bread and milk. In addition, a few eggs.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dazu" mean in English?
"dazu" means to that, for that, or in addition. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "dazu"?
"dazu" is pronounced /ˈdaːt͡suː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dazu"?
"dazu" is a adverb in German.

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