PRONOUN

wofür/voˈfyːɐ̯/for what; what for

wofür is a German pronoun that means for what or what for. It is pronounced /voˈfyːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to ask about the purpose or reason for something(interrogative)

a.for what purpose; with regard to what

Wofür brauchst du das Geld?What do you need the money for?

2.introduces a relative clause referring to the purpose or object of something previously mentioned(relative)

a.that (for which); for which

Das ist ein Ziel, wofür es sich zu kämpfen lohnt.That is a goal worth fighting for.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wofür" mean in English?
"wofür" means for what or what for. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "wofür"?
"wofür" is pronounced /voˈfyːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wofür"?
"wofür" is a pronoun in German.

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