Für - translation, pronunciation and examples
for
drückt Zweck oder Bestimmung aus
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When to use für
für die Arbeit
für die Schule
zum Abendessen
zum Verkauf
zum Spaß
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Means 'for the purpose of' and sounds more formal or written than simple 'für' in the sense of purpose.
Usually means 'at, with, during' and does not match 'für' in the sense of purpose; it can indicate place, circumstance, or involvement.
Means 'during, while'. It is a temporal conjunction or preposition, not a word for expressing purpose.
Means 'because of, due to'. It indicates a cause, not a purpose, so it differs from 'für' in the sense of purpose.
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What's the difference between für / bei / während / wegen
Means 'for the purpose of' and sounds more formal or written than simple 'für' in the sense of purpose.
Der Termin wurde zwecks Besprechung verschoben.
Встречу перенесли с целью обсуждения.
Usually means 'at, with, during' and does not match 'für' in the sense of purpose; it can indicate place, circumstance, or involvement.
Bei Regen bleiben wir zu Hause.
Во время дождя мы остаёмся дома.
Means 'during, while'. It is a temporal conjunction or preposition, not a word for expressing purpose.
Während des Unterrichts darf man nicht sprechen.
Во время урока нельзя разговаривать.
Means 'because of, due to'. It indicates a cause, not a purpose, so it differs from 'für' in the sense of purpose.
Wegen des Wetters fiel das Fest aus.
Из-за погоды праздник отменили.
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How to pronounce für and what this word means
für translation: for. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce für
[fyːɐ̯]
für translation
for
für examples
Das Geschenk ist für dich.
für transcription
[fyːɐ̯]
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für meaning: what does it mean?
drückt Zweck oder Bestimmung aus
für pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
für is pronounced as [fyːɐ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
für definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Geschenk ist für dich. Translation: Подарок для тебя.
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