German - English (British) translations for "für"
"für" German translation
Translation
for
Definition
Für is a German preposition that is commonly used to indicate the recipient of an action or object.
Part of speech
preposition
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: for (purpose)
Ich kaufe eine Torte für den Geburtstag.
I am buying a cake for the birthday.
Meaning: for (recipient)
Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich.
I have a gift for you.
Meaning: for (duration)
Ich werde für zwei Wochen in Urlaub fahren.
I will go on vacation for two weeks.
Meaning: for (in exchange of)
Ich gebe dir 10 Euro für das Buch.
I will give you 10 euros for the book.
Meaning: for (despite)
Für einen Anfänger spielt er sehr gut Tennis.
For a beginner, he plays tennis very well.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Mutter.
I am buying a present for my mother.
A1: Das ist ein Hut für den Sommer.
That is a hat for the summer.
A2: Wir haben eine Überraschungsparty für ihn organisiert.
We organized a surprise party for him.
B1: Ich habe gestern ein Buch für die Uni gekauft.
Yesterday, I bought a book for university.
B2: Er arbeitet hart für seinen Erfolg.
He works hard for his success. (present tense)
B2: Sie hatte lange für ihre Prüfung gelernt, bevor sie bestanden hat.
She had studied for her exam for a long time before passing it. (past perfect tense)
C1: Für mich gibt es nichts Schöneres als Reisen.
For me, there is nothing better than traveling.
C2: Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich gerne ehrenamtlich für eine wohltätige Organisation arbeiten.
If I had time, I would like to volunteer for a charitable organization. (conditional tense)
C2: Der Künstler hat ein Gemälde speziell für diese Ausstellung geschaffen.
The artist created a painting specifically for this exhibition. (past perfect tense)
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The preposition für is one of the most frequently used words in the German language, and it has a variety of different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. However, its most common usage is to indicate the recipient of an action or object. For example, if you were to say 'Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Mutter' (I am buying a gift for my mother), the word 'für' would indicate that your mother is the recipient of the gift.
In addition to indicating the recipient of an action or object, für can also be used to express purpose or intention. For example, if you were to say 'Ich lerne Deutsch für meinen Job' (I am learning German for my job), the word 'für' would indicate that your purpose for learning German is to improve your job prospects.
Finally, für can also be used to indicate duration or time period. For example, if you were to say 'Ich arbeite für drei Stunden' (I am working for three hours), the word 'für' would indicate the length of time during which you will be working.