PRONOUN
worauf/voˈʁaʊ̯f/what on; on which; upon what
worauf is a German pronoun that means what on, on which, or upon what. It is pronounced /voˈʁaʊ̯f/.
Definitions
1.on what; upon what (used to ask about the object of a preposition)(interrogative)
a.to ask what something depends on, is based on, etc.
Worauf wartest du?—What are you waiting for?
2.on which; upon which (referring back to a preceding noun)(relative)
a.to refer to a thing or idea previously mentioned
Das ist das Haus, worauf ich schon lange ein Auge geworfen habe.—That is the house which I have had my eye on for a long time.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "worauf" mean in English?
- "worauf" means what on, on which, or upon what. It is a German pronoun.
- How do you pronounce "worauf"?
- "worauf" is pronounced /voˈʁaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "worauf"?
- "worauf" is a pronoun in German.
