ADVERB

woher/voˈheːɐ̯/from where; where ... from

woher is a German adverb that means from where or where ... from. It is pronounced /voˈheːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.from what place or source(interrogative, origin/direction)

a.used to ask about the origin or starting point of someone or something

Woher kommst du?Where are you from?

b.used to inquire about the source or cause of something

Weißt du, woher diese Geräusche kommen?Do you know where these noises are coming from?

Frequently asked questions

What does "woher" mean in English?
"woher" means from where or where ... from. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "woher"?
"woher" is pronounced /voˈheːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "woher"?
"woher" is a adverb in German.

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