for in German
for in German is denn, weil, da — for means intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
for in German
denn
(formal, literary) Because.
weil
(formal, literary) Because.
da
(formal, literary) Because.
zu
Towards; in the direction of.
nach
Towards; in the direction of.
für
Directed at; intended to belong to.
zu
Directed at; intended to belong to.
für
seit
Over (a period of time).
-lang
Over (a period of time).
lang
Over (a period of time).
tagelang
Over (a period of time).
wegen
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
What does "for" mean?
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prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
"I bought this gift for my sister."
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prep Because of, or as the reason for.
"She was praised for her honesty."
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prep In support of, or in favor of.
"Most residents voted for the new park."
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prep Covering a period of time or distance.
"We drove for three hours without stopping."
for in a sentence
- I bought this gift for my sister.
- This desk is for the new employee.
- She was praised for her honesty.
- Most residents voted for the new park.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "for" in German?
"for" in German is denn, weil, da. for means: Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
How do you use "for" in a sentence?
Example: "I bought this gift for my sister." In German, "for" is denn, weil, da.
Are there other ways to say "for" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "for": denn, weil, da, zu, nach, für.
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