Für
Example: Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich gekauft.
Definition
"Für" is a German preposition used to indicate the intended recipient, purpose, or benefit of an action or object, as in the example phrase 'Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich gekauft,' meaning 'I bought a gift for you.'
Etymology
The German preposition "für" originates from Old High German 'furi,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*fura,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' Over time, it developed the meaning of 'for' or 'on behalf of' in modern German. Did you know? The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, reflecting its long-standing use in indicating purpose or direction.
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"Für" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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