Jul 26, 2023 · 120 votes, 81 comments. They both mean "why?" But their use depends on the context. So can you, my German freunde, help me?
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What is the meaning of warum?
adverb. what … for why(?) What did he do that for? why [adverb] for which reason (?)
What is the difference between weshalb and warum?
In most cases, they are equivalent, with “warum” being used primarily (90% of the time). Weshalb is also considered slightly old-fashioned. The biggest reason why “weshalb” is used in a text would be to increase word diversity or to make it sound more educated.
What is the difference between wozu and warum?
"Wozu" literally means "for what", and so a question (direct or indirect) using "wozu" as opposed to "warum" tends to ask about the specific purpose of an action.
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How to use weshalb?
Weshalb is usually used in a more formal context, and asks for a more detailed explanation. According to U/Missa_na, it is also backwards looking “What happened in the past to cause this? “ -Weshalb geht er zur Schule?
Oct 5, 2020 · 74 votes, 17 comments. My German teacher said they all mean the same thing, however can we use them instead of each other in every situation ...
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What is the difference between warum, wieso, weshalb and weswegen?
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Jul 4, 2019 · My first guess was: There are no semantic differences, only differences regarding popularity and context: "weshalb" and "weswegen" sound a bit ...
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Sep 5, 2015 · 31 votes, 19 comments. I'm currently learning German and have been asking native German speakers what the difference in meaning between ...
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Jan 16, 2021 · There is none. Warum, wieso and weshalb are all just "why" and interchangeable. This was invented to confuse people trying to learn German.
Sep 6, 2021 · There is no difference. Warum and Wieso are also more or less used with the same frequency. Weshalb isn't used much in spoken german.
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May 27, 2020 · I always use "darum" i never say "deshalb/deswegen/daher" and this is what most Germans do unless they want to sound particularly educated.
May 22, 2015 · "Wozu" literally means "for what", and so a question (direct or indirect) using "wozu" as opposed to "warum" tends to ask about the specific ...
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