Hierum
Translation
about this, concerning this, for this reason
Examples
Es geht hierum: Wir brauchen mehr Zeit.
It's about this: we need more time.
Hierum handelt der nächste Abschnitt.
The next section is about this.
Grammar Patterns
((es geht hierum)) it's about this, this is the point Es geht hierum, das Projekt zu retten.
Similar Words
darum, deswegen (therefore), hierüber (about this)
Etymology
From 'hier' (here) + 'um' (about/around). Literally 'here about' or 'around this'.
Memory Tips
Think of the common phrase 'es geht um...' (it's about...). 'Hierum' brings the object of 'um' to the front. 'Es geht hierum...' means 'It's about this...'.