Translation of "warum" into English

why, wherefore, how come are the top translations of "warum" into English.

warum adverb grammar

wie kommt es, dass... (umgangssprachlich)

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  • why

    conjunction adverb noun

    the reason [..]

    Tom und Maria wollten wissen, warum du das getan hast.

    Tom and Mary said they'd like to know why you did that.

  • wherefore

    conjunction

    because of which

    O Romeo, Romeo, warum bist du Romeo?

    O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?

  • how come

    adverb

    why

    Wenn du, wie du sagtest, gleich nach Hause gefahren bist, warum habe ich deinen Wagen dann geparkt vor der Schenke gesehen?

    If you went straight home like you said you did, how come I saw your car parked outside the pub?

  • Less frequent translations

    • how
    • forwhy
    • what for
    • what for?
    • why?
    • for what purpose
    • for what reason
    • in what way
    • why so
    • by what means
    • why the reason why
    • expression of surprise
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  • reason

    noun

    conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard

    Warum ist er hierher gekommen?

    What is the reason why he came here?

  • cause

    noun

    conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard

    Warum hast du nicht nach der Ursache des Defekts gefragt?

    Why have you not inquired about the cause of the defect?

  • meaning

    noun

    conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard

    Warum bist du immer so gemein zu Tom?

    Why are you always so mean to Tom?

  • Less frequent translations

    • situation
    • circumstances

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