dort
Meaning and Usage
"Dort" is a German adverb that means "there" or "over there." It is used to indicate a location or direction, referring to a place that is not specifically close to the speaker or the person being addressed.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "dort" does not have any prefixes or suffixes. It is a standalone adverb derived from Middle High German "dor" and Old High German "dâr."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "dort" corresponds to the English word "there." Both are used to indicate a location that is not close to the speaker.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the word "dort" is used in various contexts, such as giving directions, pointing out places, or indicating the location of objects.
Example Sentences
- Siehst du den Turm dort? (Do you see the tower there?)
- Das Café ist dort drüben. (The café is over there.)
- Ich war gestern dort. (I was there yesterday.)
Memory Tips
- Associate "dort" with pointing to a distant location, as if saying "over there" in English.
Additional Vocabulary
- Hier (here)
- Da (there)
- Drüben (over there)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Since "dort" is an adverb, it doesn't have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
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