wonach/voˈnaːx/what ... for; after what; according to what
wonach is a German pronoun that means what ... for, after what, or according to what. It is pronounced /voˈnaːx/.
Definitions
1.used to ask about what criterion, object, or reason something is oriented, sought, or judged(interrogative)
a.inquiring about the goal, object, or basis for something
Wonach suchst du?—What are you looking for?
b.inquiring about the criterion or standard something is based on
Wonach entscheidet ihr?—What is your decision based on?
2.used to refer back to a thing, criterion, or circumstance previously mentioned, after which something is oriented or follows(relative)
a.introducing a clause that specifies the criterion, object, or basis for something
Das ist das Gesetz, wonach wir handeln müssen.—That is the law according to which we must act.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wonach" mean in English?
- "wonach" means what ... for, after what, or according to what. It is a German pronoun.
- How do you pronounce "wonach"?
- "wonach" is pronounced /voˈnaːx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wonach"?
- "wonach" is a pronoun in German.
