English to German Meaning of why - Warum

Why :

Warum

adverb

Warum, wozu, in was, mit welchen Mitteln, in welchem, Auf welche Weise, von was

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

warum nicht

(2) that's why ::

deshalb

(3) that is why ::

deswegen

(4) why is that ::

Warum das

(5) why so ::

warum so

(6) the reason why ::

der Grund warum

(7) reason why ::

Grund warum

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

warum nicht

(2) that's why ::

deshalb

(3) that is why ::

deswegen

(4) why is that ::

Warum das

(5) why so ::

warum so

(6) the reason why ::

der Grund warum

(7) reason why ::

Grund warum

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

Woher

2. for what reason ::

aus welchem Grund

3. for what purpose ::

für welchen Zweck

4. what for ::

wozu

5. to what end ::

zu welchem Ende

6. wherefore ::

warum

Noun

7. wherefore ::

warum

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

- Impressive, but we must be cautious. - Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Why doesn't he just get another job?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 4

- Can I use the laptop? - Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

Why?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

No one ever does. That's WHY it happens.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Examples of why from TV Shows

- Impressive, but we must be cautious. - Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Why doesn't he just get another job?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 4

- Can I use the laptop? - Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

Why?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

No one ever does. That's WHY it happens.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

English to German Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in German language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in German and in English language.

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What why means in German, why meaning in German, why definition, examples and pronunciation of why in German language.

English to German Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in German language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in German and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'why'

What why means in German, why meaning in German, why definition, examples and pronunciation of why in German language.