dahin

Based on: da, hin
Goethe B1 Adverb
  1. there
  2. gone
1.

there

Opposite: hierher
(As a destination)
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Examples
  • Ich gehe dahin.
  • I'm going there.
2.

gone

(As an adjective, not very common.)
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Examples
  • Die Hoffnung ist dahin.
  • Hope is gone.

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German Da-Words Explained

Da-words (or da-compounds) are an essential part of German. Today, we'll learn what they are, how to use them and why they're actually pretty cool.

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The meaning of “da”

"da" means "there", "here","because" and "then". Seems a bit random, but if you think of "da" as verbal index finger, you understand why Germans use it so much.

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How many meanings does the German word 'dahin' have?

dahin has 2 distinct meanings: 1. there, 2. gone.

What is 'dahin' related to?

The word 'dahin' is related to da and hin.

Where can I learn more about 'dahin'?

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German Da-Words Explained
Da-words (or da-compounds) are an essential part of German. Today, we'll learn what they are, how to use them and why they're actually pretty cool.
Read article

The meaning of “da”
"da" means "there", "here","because" and "then". Seems a bit random, but if you think of "da" as verbal index finger, you understand why Germans use it so much.
Read article