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Wozu Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wozu" is mainly used as adverb meaning "for what", "why" or "what for". It is also used as pronoun.
Essential properties of "wozu"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "wozu" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Interrogative for purpose (for what, why)"
"Wozu", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "For what, with what end or purpose."
- Translation(s): for what, why, what for
- Synonym(s): wofür, zu welchem Zweck
- Related word(s): warum, weshalb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wozu brauchst du das Geld?
- Wozu hast du das gemacht?
- Wozu sind wir hier?
2.) "For what purpose (in indirect questions)"
"Wozu", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "For what thing, for what purpose (in indirect questions)."
- Translation(s): what for, for what purpose
- Synonym(s): wofür, zu welchem Zweck
- Related word(s): worum, woran
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich weiß nicht, wozu das gut sein soll.
- Er fragte mich, wozu ich das Buch brauche.
- Sie erklärte mir, wozu diese Maschine dient.