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hva' — meaning in English

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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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Danish words

undskyld hvad sagde du undskyld mig hvorfor hov derfor