No. 1,694 in German
daran
"Daran" means "on it," "about it," or "at it," referring to something mentioned or implied.
In a sentence
Er denkt oft daran.
He often thinks about it.
In this sentence, 'daran' connects the verb 'denken' (to think) to an implied subject or object, generally understood as 'about it'.
Sie haben sich daran gewöhnt.
They have gotten used to it.
Here, 'daran' works as a reference object for the verb phrase 'sich gewöhnen', indicating the action of getting accustomed to something.
Hast du schon daran teilgenommen?
Have you already participated in it?
In this example, 'daran' links to the verb 'teilnehmen' (to participate), specifying the event or action being participated in.
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