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für

for

Meaning of für

drückt Zweck oder Bestimmung aus

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German[fyːɐ̯]
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überover
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What's the difference between für / bei / während / wegen

🇩🇪German
für

Means 'for the purpose of' and sounds more formal or written than simple 'für' in the sense of purpose.

A2Often

Der Termin wurde zwecks Besprechung verschoben.

Встречу перенесли с целью обсуждения.

B
🇩🇪German
bei

Usually means 'at, with, during' and does not match 'für' in the sense of purpose; it can indicate place, circumstance, or involvement.

A1Very Often

Bei Regen bleiben wir zu Hause.

Во время дождя мы остаёмся дома.

🇩🇪German

Means 'during, while'. It is a temporal conjunction or preposition, not a word for expressing purpose.

A2Very Often

Während des Unterrichts darf man nicht sprechen.

Во время урока нельзя разговаривать.

W
🇩🇪German
wegen

Means 'because of, due to'. It indicates a cause, not a purpose, so it differs from 'für' in the sense of purpose.

A2Very Often

Wegen des Wetters fiel das Fest aus.

Из-за погоды праздник отменили.

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für translation: for. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce für

[fyːɐ̯]

für translation

for

für transcription

[fyːɐ̯]

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für meaning: what does it mean?

drückt Zweck oder Bestimmung aus

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