darum

Based on: da, um
Da-Word
  1. about that, for that, around that
  2. For that reason
1.

about that, for that, around that

Opposite: worum
(Translation depends on the verb it comes with. Can be shortened to drum. )
Examples
  • Geht es darum?
  • Is that what it's about?
2.

For that reason

(Pretty much a synonym for "deshalb" and "deswegen". The emphasis here is usually on 'da', so it's 'DArum', though in some regions, it might be different.)
Examples
  • "Warum bist du immer zu spät?""Darum!"
  • "Why are you always late?""Because!"

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Jeffrey
Jeffrey

What about hierum?

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Do you know this track?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is04LC7X7SI

I have to say i could barely hear the “dr” of “drum” and was like “um” would not be correct grammar i’m gonna have to ask Emanuel whats going on.. but i figured out now but thought i’d share anyway.. . I don’t know if you know Rechenzentrum, from around that time, reminded me of them…

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I’m kind of curious what the “drum” is doing in the phrase “sei es drum”

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Reply to  Emanuel

ok! :)

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

darum has 2 distinct meanings: 1. about that, for that, around that , 2. For that reason .

What is 'darum' related to?

The word 'darum' is related to da and um.

Where can I learn more about 'darum'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.