Wofür Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wofür" is mainly used as adverb meaning "what for", "for what" or "for which purpose". It is also used as pronoun.
Essential properties of "wofür"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "wofür" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "For what, what for (interrogative)"
"Wofür", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "For what, with what purpose or aim."
- Translation(s): what for, for what, for which purpose
- Synonym(s): wozu, zu welchem Zweck
- Related word(s): warum, weshalb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wofür brauchst du das Geld?
- Wofür hast du so hart gearbeitet?
- Wofür interessierst du dich am meisten?
2.) "For what reason or purpose"
"Wofür", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "For which, for what thing."
- Translation(s): for what, for which, what for
- Synonym(s): für was
- Related word(s): woran, worüber
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist etwas, wofür ich mich schäme.
- Ich weiß nicht, wofür ich mich entscheiden soll.
- Das ist der Grund, wofür wir kämpfen.
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