drauf
on it
Colloquial short form of 'darauf' (on it); refers to a position on something.
EXAMPLE
Stell die Tasse nicht auf den Tisch, der Deckel ist noch drauf.
Don't put the cup on the table; the lid is still on it.
drauf
on it / feeling / high
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Meanings
drauf
feeling
Colloquial for a person's mood or state.
EXAMPLE
Er ist heute richtig gut drauf und macht nur Witze.
He is in a really good mood today and is only making jokes.
was drauf haben
to be good
A colloquial expression meaning that someone is very capable, smart, or talented.
EXAMPLE
In Sachen Computer-Reparatur hat mein Bruder echt was drauf.
When it comes to computer repair, my brother is really good.
drauf
the day after
Colloquial for the following day.
EXAMPLE
Wir waren am Samstag feiern und den Tag drauf haben wir nur geschlafen.
We went partying on Saturday, and the day after we only slept.
drauf
high
Colloquial for the state of being under the influence of drugs.
EXAMPLE
Er war auf der Party total drauf und nicht ansprechbar.
He was totally high at the party and couldn't be talked to.
Usage tips
Register: colloquial language
'Drauf' is a word from spoken language. In formal situations or in written texts such as emails to strangers or essays, you should avoid it.
EXAMPLE
Leg das Buch einfach oben drauf.
Just put the book on top.
Colloquial short form
'Drauf' is the colloquial short form of the pronominal adverb 'darauf' (on it). It refers to a thing or a surface that was mentioned before.
EXAMPLE
Hier ist der Tisch. Stell die Vase bitte drauf.
Here is the table. Please put the vase on it.
Fixed expression
A person's mood is described with the fixed expression '[adverb] drauf sein' (to be in a [adverb] mood/state). Typical adverbs are 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), or 'komisch' (strange).
EXAMPLE
Warum bist du heute so schlecht drauf?
Why are you in such a bad mood today?
Fixed expression
The expression 'etwas drauf haben' means that someone is very talented or competent. The verb in this expression is always 'haben' (to have).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat in Mathematik wirklich was drauf.
She is really good at math.
Fixed expression
The phrase 'den Tag drauf' is a fixed expression and means 'am folgenden Tag' (on the following day). It is used as a time expression in the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Am Freitag war die Party, und den Tag drauf war ich total müde.
The party was on Friday, and the day after I was totally tired.
Register: slang
In this meaning, 'drauf sein' is a slang expression. It is used to describe that someone is under the influence of drugs.
EXAMPLE
Man konnte sich nicht mit ihm unterhalten, er war völlig drauf.
You couldn't have a conversation with him; he was completely high.
Compare with
drauf vs darüber
about it / above it
In the spatial sense, both words can describe a position above something. Darüber refers to a specific reference object and means above it, while drauf is the colloquial short form of „darauf“ and describes a position on something. Therefore, darüber is the right choice for a position above something.
drauf
Auf dem Tisch liegt ein Buch, und die Brille liegt drauf.
There is a book on the table, and the glasses are on it.
darüber
Die Lampe hängt über dem Tisch, und das Regal darüber ist leer.
The lamp hangs above the table, and the shelf above it is empty.
In real life
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