Woher Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Woher" is used as adverb with the meaning of "from where", "where...from" or "how".
Essential properties of "woher"
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Meanings of "woher" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates origin or source"
- Definition: "Indicates the origin or provenance of something or someone."
- Translation(s): from where, where...from
- Synonym(s): von wo
- Related word(s): wohin, wo
📝 Some usage examples:
- Woher kommst du?
- Ich weiß nicht, woher er das Geld hat.
- Woher hast du diese Information?
2.) "Asks about the cause or reason"
- Definition: "Used to ask about the cause or reason for something."
- Translation(s): how, why, from where (metaphorical cause)
- Synonym(s): wieso, warum
- Related word(s): weshalb, weswegen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Woher weißt du das?
- Woher kommt dieser seltsame Geruch?
- Ich frage mich, woher diese Idee stammt.
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