ADVERB

warum/ˈvaːʁʊm/why

warum is a German adverb that means why. It is pronounced /ˈvaːʁʊm/.

Definitions

1.for what reason; why(question)

a.used to ask about reasons, causes, or motives

Warum bist du heute so spät?Why are you so late today?

b.used to request an explanation

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

Frequently asked questions

What does "warum" mean in English?
"warum" means why. 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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