dort
there
Dieses Wort benutzt man, um auf einen bestimmten Ort hinzuweisen, der nicht hier ist.
Definition & meaning
The German word "dort" is an adverb of place used to indicate a location that is at some distance from the speaker. It translates to "there" or "over there" in English.
Depending on the context, it can have two slightly nuanced meanings:
- It refers to a specific place or position that is removed from the speaker's current location (e.g., "Ich bin dort" – I am there).
- It can be used to emphasize a remote location or a point previously mentioned (e.g., "Dort steht das Haus" – The house stands over there).
Grammar & Word origin
"Dort" is an adverb of place (Lokaladverb). It does not decline, meaning its form remains the same regardless of the sentence structure.
Etymologically, it originates from Middle High German "dort" and Old High German "dorot". It shares a common root with the word "da" , though "dort" specifically emphasizes a location further away from the speaker, whereas "da" often refers to a more immediate or general location.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- da (often used interchangeably, though "da" is more proximal)
- dorthin (indicates direction "to there")
- an jenem Ort (at that place)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ich treffe sie dort.adverb
I am meeting her there.
Das Buch liegt dort.adverb
The book is there.
Der Schlüssel liegt dort auf dem Tisch.adverb
The key is lying there on the table.
Er wartet dort auf seine Freunde.adverb
He is waiting there for his friends.
Dort drüben steht ein schönes Haus.adverb
Over there stands a beautiful house.
Dort drüben warten die Gäste.adverb
Over there, the guests are waiting.
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