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.

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