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why in Danish

why in Danish is hvorfor, hov, hva' — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

why in Danish

hvorfor
adv
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
hov
intj
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
hva'
intj
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
derfor
noun
Reason.
hvorfor
noun
Reason.

What does "why" mean?

  1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
    "Why did you leave so early?"
  2. noun The reason behind something.
    "We may never learn the why of his decision."
  3. 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 Danish

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "why" in Danish?

"why" in Danish is hvorfor, hov, hva'. 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 Danish, "why" is hvorfor, hov, hva'.

Are there other ways to say "why" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "why": hvorfor, hov, hva', derfor.

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