ADVERB
weshalb/vɛsˈhalp/why; for what reason
weshalb is a German adverb that means why or for what reason. It is pronounced /vɛsˈhalp/.
Definitions
1.why; for what reason(question, causal)
a.used to ask for the reason of something
Weshalb bist du spät gekommen?—Why did you come late?
b.used to introduce a subordinate clause giving a reason
Sie war krank, weshalb sie zu Hause blieb.—She was ill, which is why she stayed home.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weshalb" mean in English?
- "weshalb" means why or for what reason. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "weshalb"?
- "weshalb" is pronounced /vɛsˈhalp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "weshalb"?
- "weshalb" is a adverb in German.
