Wovon Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wovon" is mainly used as adverb meaning "of what", "about what" or "from what". It is also used as pronoun.

Essential properties of "wovon"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Interrogative for origin, cause, or topic (of what, about what)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wovon sprichst du?What are you talking about?
  2. Ich weiß nicht, wovon er lebt.I don't know what he lives on.
  3. Wovon handelt der Film?What is the film about?

2.) "Relative pronoun referring to something previously mentioned (of which, from which)"

"Wovon", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist das Buch, wovon ich dir erzählt habe.That is the book I told you about.
  2. Er hat ein Projekt, wovon er sehr begeistert ist.He has a project he is very enthusiastic about.
  3. Das ist genau das, wovon ich geträumt habe.That is exactly what I dreamed of.
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