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A formal adverb meaning 'for this thing', 'for this purpose', or 'for this reason'. It refers to something that was mentioned immediately before.
Wir planen ein großes Fest. Die hierfür notwendigen Vorbereitungen laufen bereits.
We are planning a big celebration. The preparations necessary for this are already underway.
'Hierfür' is a pronominal adverb made up of 'hier' (here) and the preposition 'für' (for). It means 'for this' or 'for this thing' and refers to something mentioned directly before it in the text.
Wir brauchen einen neuen Plan. Hierfür müssen wir uns morgen treffen.
We need a new plan. For this, we have to meet tomorrow.
Like many adverbs, 'hierfür' (for this) can stand at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. In this case, the conjugated verb follows directly in position 2, before the subject (inversion).
Ein Visum ist erforderlich. Hierfür müssen Sie einen Antrag ausfüllen.
A visa is required. For this, you must fill out an application.
'Hierfür' belongs to written language and is used mainly in formal, official, or academic texts. It is rather rare in everyday speech.
Das Projekt erfordert hohe Investitionen. Die hierfür nötigen Mittel sind noch nicht genehmigt.
The project requires major investments. The funds necessary for this have not yet been approved.
to that / additionally
Both words can refer to something mentioned immediately beforehand. dazu establishes a neutral connection to a topic or matter, while hierfür explicitly means “for this thing” or “for this purpose.” Use dazu for a question about the topic and hierfür when referring to a stated goal.
Wir wollen uns für den neuen Kurs anmelden, und hierfür brauchen wir ein Formular.
We want to sign up for the new course, and we need a form to do that.
Wir sprechen über den neuen Kurs, und dazu habe ich noch eine Frage.
We’re talking about the new course, and I have another question about it.
