Translation of "what for" into German

wozu, wofür, warum are the top translations of "what for" into German.

what for noun adverb grammar

(colloquial) For what reason; why. [..]

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  • wozu

    adverb

    What for do you need a second bicycle? Give it to me!

    Wozu brauchst du ein zweites Fahrrad? Gib es mir!

  • wofür

    pronominalAdverb

    For what reason; why

    We have to explain to people why and how much they are to pay out and what for.

    Wir müssen den Menschen erklären, warum sie was wofür ausgeben sollen.

  • warum

    adverb

    Why am I always in the wrong without even knowing what for, or what it's all about?

    Warum stehe ich immer im Unrecht, ohne zu wissen, warum?

  • Less frequent translations

    • wonach
    • weshalb
    • weswegen
    • wieso
    • auf welche Weise
    • wie

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