Hierauf Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hierauf" is mainly used as adverb meaning "thereupon", "on this" or "subsequently". It is also used as preposition.

Essential properties of "hierauf"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "hierauf" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Refers to something previously stated or about to follow"

"Hierauf", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde hierauf später zurückkommen.I will come back to this later.
  2. Bitte achten Sie hierauf besonders.Please pay special attention to this.
  3. Wir müssen hierauf reagieren.We must react to this.

2.) "Indicates a spatial or temporal connection to something"

"Hierauf", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Buch liegt hierauf dem Tisch.The book lies on this table.
  2. Er stellte die Vase hierauf den Schrank.He placed the vase on this cabinet.
  3. Wir treffen uns hierauf dem Platz.We meet on this square.
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