drum
therefore
Colloquial short form of 'darum' (therefore), meaning 'deshalb' (therefore) or 'aus diesem Grund' (for this reason).
EXAMPLE
Ich war krank, drum konnte ich gestern nicht kommen.
I was ill, therefore I couldn't come yesterday.
drum
therefore / around it / it
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Meanings
drum herum
around it
Colloquial form of 'darum herum' (around it): surrounding something mentioned earlier.
EXAMPLE
Im Hof steht ein alter Baum, und drum herum stehen mehrere Bänke.
There is an old tree in the courtyard, and several benches stand around it.
mit allem Drum und Dran
with all the extras
With everything that belongs to something or is associated with it.
EXAMPLE
Sie haben die Reise mit allem Drum und Dran gebucht.
They booked the trip with all the extras.
drum
about it
Colloquial short form of 'darum' (about it), referring to the matter at hand.
EXAMPLE
Kümmerst du dich drum?
Will you take care of it?
Usage tips
Word order
When 'drum' (therefore) introduces a main clause, the conjugated verb comes directly after it. The subject then follows the verb.
EXAMPLE
Mein Fahrrad ist kaputt, drum fahre ich heute mit dem Bus.
My bike is broken, therefore I'm taking the bus today.
Reference in context
With 'drum herum' (around it), the context must make clear which place or object 'drum' (around it) refers to. This is often mentioned beforehand and is not repeated with 'drum herum' (around it).
EXAMPLE
In der Mitte steht ein großer Tisch, und wir sitzen alle drum herum.
There is a large table in the middle, and we are all sitting around it.
Fixed expression
Make a point of learning the fixed expression 'mit allem Drum und Dran' (with all the extras). It is often used when talking about celebrations, trips, or purchases that include all the extras.
EXAMPLE
Sie wünschen sich eine große Hochzeit mit allem Drum und Dran.
They want a big wedding with all the extras.
In real life
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