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waarom — meaning in English

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English meaning

wherefore adv For what reason; why (archaic).
why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

waarom is used for these senses in English:

how come (idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?
wherefore (archaic) Because of which.
why (interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
why Reason.

wherefore — full definition

adv For what reason; why (archaic).
noun A reason or purpose, especially in the phrase "the whys and wherefores."

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 Dutch words

hoe komt het dat waarvoor nou wel