Das hängt davon ab
Example: Ob wir gehen, hängt davon ab, ob es regnet.
Definition
"Das hängt davon ab" is a German expression meaning that something depends on certain conditions or factors. It is used to indicate that a decision or outcome is contingent upon specific circumstances, as in 'Whether we go depends on if it rains.'
Etymology
The phrase "das hängt davon ab" comes from the German verb 'hängen' (to hang), combined with 'davon ab,' meaning 'on that' or 'from that.' It literally suggests that something 'hangs on' or 'depends on' a particular condition. Did you know? This expression captures the idea of reliance or dependence very visually, as if a decision is hanging by a thread.
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