A2 Expression Neutral

Das kommt darauf an.

That depends.

Meaning

Indicating that the answer or outcome is conditional.

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Cultural Background

Germans appreciate the honesty of this phrase; it's better than saying 'yes' and then failing to deliver.

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Use 'ob'

Combine this with 'ob' to explain the condition clearly.

Meaning

Indicating that the answer or outcome is conditional.

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Use 'ob'

Combine this with 'ob' to explain the condition clearly.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

Das kommt _____ an.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: darauf

The phrase requires 'darauf' to complete the idiomatic meaning.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Das kommt _____ an.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: darauf

The phrase requires 'darauf' to complete the idiomatic meaning.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common in casual speech.

Related Phrases

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Je nachdem

synonym

Depending on that

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