why in Afrikaans
why in Afrikaans is waarom, hoekom — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Afrikaans
waarom
(interrogative) for what reason
hoekom
(interrogative) for what reason
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
Similar words in Afrikaans
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "why" in Afrikaans?
"why" in Afrikaans is waarom, hoekom. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Afrikaans, "why" is waarom, hoekom.
Are there other ways to say "why" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "why": waarom, hoekom.
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