für
Meaning and Usage
- für = for
Common Usage:
- "Das Geschenk ist für dich." = "The present is for you."
- "Er arbeitet für eine Firma." = "He works for a company."
Linguistic Analysis
"Für" is a preposition used to indicate the recipient, purpose, use, or benefit of something. Its origin can be traced back to Middle High German and Old High German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "für" corresponds to "for" in English, indicating the direction or purpose of an action or an object.
Cultural Context
The use of "für" is essential for expressing a variety of relationships and purposes in German, from indicating possession to specifying beneficiaries.
Example Sentences
- "Das ist gut für dich." = "That is good for you."
- "Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich." = "I have a present for you."
Memory Tips
Associate "für" with the English word "for" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
Related words: wegen (because of), ohne (without), trotz (despite)