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"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Woher kommst du?Where do you come from?
  2. Ich weiß nicht, woher er das Geld hat.I don't know where he got the money from.
  3. Woher hast du diese Information?Where did you get this information from?

2.) "Asks about the cause or reason"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Woher weißt du das?How do you know that?
  2. Woher kommt dieser seltsame Geruch?Where does this strange smell come from?
  3. Ich frage mich, woher diese Idee stammt.I wonder where this idea comes from.
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