warum
why
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/vaˈʁʊm/
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Cultural Note
German has several synonyms for 'why': 'warum,' 'wieso,' and 'weshalb.' They are largely interchangeable in everyday speech, though 'warum' is the most common and neutral. 'Wieso' can carry a slightly more surprised or challenging tone.
📝 Example Sentences
Warum bist du traurig?
Why are you sad?
Warum nicht?
Why not?
Ich weiß nicht, warum er das gesagt hat.
I don't know why he said that.