B2

Verbs with Preposition — Use 2 (Pronominal Adverb + Infinitive)

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Explicação

Pronominal adverbs: da(r)- and wo(r)-

When a verb has a fixed preposition and the object is a thing (not a person), German uses a pronominal adverb instead of a pronoun + preposition.

RuleExample
Person → preposition + pronounIch warte auf ihn. (him)
Thing → da(r) + prepositionIch warte darauf. (on it)

Formation

Prepositionda(r)-formwo(r)-form (question)
aufdaraufworauf
überdarüberworüber
mitdamitwomit
fürdafürwofür
andaranworan
vondavonwovon
Vowel-initial prepositions: dar-/wor- (darauf, worüber). Consonant-initial: da-/wo- (damit, womit).

With infinitive clauses

ExampleMeaning
Ich freue mich darauf, dich zu sehen.I look forward to seeing you.
Er ist dafür, früher anzufangen.He is in favour of starting earlier.
Sie denkt darüber nach, ins Ausland zu gehen.She is thinking about going abroad.

Exemplos

  • Ich träume davon, ein neues Auto zu kaufen.

    I dream of buying a new car.

  • Ich träume davon, in São Paulo zu wohnen.

    I dream of living in São Paulo.

  • Er freut sich darauf, die Spiele am Wochenende zu schauen.

    He is looking forward to watching the games on the weekend.

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