for
word
/ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/
FOR
/fˈɔː/
FAW
Definition
Used to indicate the purpose, recipient, or duration of something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common preposition with many uses. Often confused with 'to' or 'by' by learners. Common phrases include 'for you', 'for a long time', and 'for example'. Usually followed by a noun or pronoun.
Spanish: para - por - durantePortuguese (BR): para - por - durantePortuguese (PT): para - por - duranteChinese (Simplified): 为了 - 对于 - 给Chinese (Traditional): 為了 - 對於 - 給Hindi: के लिए - हेतु - वास्तेArabic: لِـ - مِن أجل - لمدةBengali: জন্যে - জন্যRussian: для - за (продолжительность)Japanese: のため - に（期間）Vietnamese: cho - trong (thời gian)Korean: 위해 - 동안 (기간)Turkish: için - boyunca (süre)Urdu: کے لیے - مدت کے لیےIndonesian: untuk - selama (durasi)
Example Sentences
This gift is for you.
basic
We have a meeting for one hour.
basic
This book is for beginners.
basic
I saved this seat for you.
natural
Thanks for helping me today!
natural
I bought flowers for the party tonight.
natural