adverb
about it, about that
A2
Darüber: adverb meaning 'about it' or 'about that', formed from da+über. Refers back to a previously mentioned topic and replaces 'über + noun/pronoun'. Often follows verbs (Ich spreche darüber). Not reflexive; no auxiliary. Common in spoken and written German, used instead of repeating the noun.
Examples
Wir sprechen später darüber.
We'll talk about it later.
Die Nachbarn stritten darüber, ob der Park geschlossen werden sollte, weil das letzte Jahr viele Probleme brachte.
The neighbors argued about whether the park should be closed because last year brought many problems.
Er hat nichts Gutes darüber gehört.
He didn't hear anything good about that.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a paper pinned 'over there' with a note saying 'about it'.
Sounds like 'there over' -> darüber = 'about that/it'.
Notes
A pronominal adverb combining da+preposition; used to refer back to something mentioned. Common in spoken and written German.