why
dieNounwarum; weshalb
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Umdeutung eines Wortes aufgrund vermeintlicher Ähnlichkeit mit anderen Wörtern, oft ohne sprachwissenschaftliche Grundlage.
- English meaning
- Folk etymology
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Volksetymologie erklärt, warum viele Leute 'Maulwurf' mit 'Mund' in Verbindung bringen.
- English example
- Folk etymology explains why many people associate 'mole' with 'mouth'.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Volksetymologie
- Plural Form
- die Volksetymologien
Related words
- warum
warum
- weshalb
why
- fudeln
Botch
- das Rad neu erfinden
To reinvent the wheel
- rumstehen
To stand around
- Abflussleitung
A drainpipe is a pipe or system of pipes that is used to transport wastewater or other liquids from one place to another.
- Anthropodizee
Anthropodicy
- porös
Porous means that a material has many small holes or pores that allow liquids or gases to pass through.
- Radiostimme
A radio voice is a pleasant, clear, and easily understandable voice that is well-suited for radio broadcasts.
- sich einen Reim auf etwas machen
To make sense of something
Example sentences with “why”
Why are you here? (Warum bist du hier?)
Frequently asked questions
Is there a difference between 'warum' and 'weshalb'?
They are synonyms; 'warum' is most common.