why in German
why in German is warum, wieso, weshalb — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in German
warum
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
wieso
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
weshalb
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
weswegen
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
na
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
nanu
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
warum
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 German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "why" in German?
"why" in German is warum, wieso, weshalb. 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 German, "why" is warum, wieso, weshalb.
Are there other ways to say "why" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "why": warum, wieso, weshalb, weswegen, na, nanu.
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