Translation of "why" into Dutch

waarom, waarvoor, nou are the top translations of "why" into Dutch.

why noun adverb interjection grammar

For what cause, reason, or purpose. [..]

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  • waarom

    conjunction noun adverb neuter

    for what reason [..]

    I'd like to find out why Tom decided not to go.

    Ik wil er graag achter komen waarom Tom heeft besloten niet te komen.

  • waarvoor

    conjunction adverb

    the reason that [..]

    Why do you need this money?

    Waarvoor hebt ge dat geld nodig?

  • nou

    interjection

    exclamation of surprise

    Steven, why can't you just say that Brooke's not hot?

    Zeg nou gewoon dat ze niet lekker is.

  • Less frequent translations

    • wel
    • hoezo
    • hoe zo
    • vanwaar
    • waardoor
    • weshalve
    • wat
    • hoezo?
    • waarom?
    • des
    • weswege

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