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Da Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Da" is mainly used as adverb meaning "there", "here" or "over there". It is also used as conjunction and particle.
Essential properties of "da"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Meanings of "da" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates a location (there/here)"
"Da", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In that place, there, here."
- Translation(s): there, here, over there
- Synonym(s): dort, hier
- Related word(s): dorthin, hierhin
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich sehe da ein Haus.
- Stell die Vase bitte da hin.
- Was machst du da?
2.) "Indicates reason or cause (because/since)"
"Da", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Because, since, as."
- Translation(s): because, since, as
- Synonym(s): weil, denn
- Related word(s): darum, deshalb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Da es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
- Ich kann nicht kommen, da ich krank bin.
- Da du fragst, werde ich es dir erklären.
3.) "Indicates a point in time (then/at that moment)"
"Da", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "At that moment, then."
- Translation(s): then, at that moment, at that time
- Synonym(s): dann, damals, zu diesem Zeitpunkt
- Related word(s): zu diesem Zeitpunkt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Da kam mir eine Idee.
- Ich war gerade im Büro, da klingelte das Telefon.
- Da wusste ich, dass etwas nicht stimmte.
4.) "Emphatic particle for surprise/emphasis"
"Da", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Emphatic particle to express surprise or emphasis."
- Translation(s): there, here, oh, well
- Synonym(s): ja, doch
- Related word(s): eben, halt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Da haben wir den Salat!
- Da bist du ja endlich!
- Da sieht man mal wieder, wie schnell die Zeit vergeht.