hva' — meaning in English

English meaning

• why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

hva' is used for these senses in English:

• excuse me (North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
• why (dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

why — full definition

1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
2. noun The reason behind something.
3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.

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