Wieso Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wieso" is mainly used as adverb meaning "why", "how come" or "for what reason". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "wieso"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "wieso" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Why, for what reason"

"Wieso", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

• Definition: "Interrogative word used to ask for the reason or motive for something."
• Translation(s): why, how come, for what reason
• Synonym(s): Warum, Weshalb, Weswegen
• Related word(s): Warum, Aus welchem Grund

2.) "Expression of surprise/disbelief"

"Wieso", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

• Definition: "Expression of surprise or disbelief at an unexpected situation or statement."
• Translation(s): how come, why, really, what
• Synonym(s): wie bitte, ach was
• Related word(s): was, wie