ADVERB

warum/ˈvaːʁʊm/why; for what reason

warum is a German adverb that means why or for what reason. It is pronounced /ˈvaːʁʊm/.

Definitions

1.used to ask about the reason for something(question)

a.asks for the cause or motive of an action or situation

Warum bist du so früh aufgestanden?Why did you get up so early?

b.requests explanation or justification

Warum hast du das gemacht?Why did you do that?

Frequently asked questions

What does "warum" mean in English?
"warum" means why or for what reason. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "warum"?
"warum" is pronounced /ˈvaːʁʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "warum"?
"warum" is a adverb in German.

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