ADVERB

wozu/voˈt͡suː/what for; for what purpose; why

wozu is a German adverb that means what for, for what purpose, or why. It is pronounced /voˈt͡suː/.

Definitions

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

a.to inquire about the use or necessity of something

Wozu brauchst du das neue Gerät?What do you need the new device for?

2.introducing a clause expressing purpose or aim (less common, usually in formal language)(statements, conjunction)

a.in order to / so that one can

Er spart Geld, wozu er viel Disziplin braucht.He is saving money, for which he needs a lot of discipline.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wozu" mean in English?
"wozu" means what for, for what purpose, or why. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "wozu"?
"wozu" is pronounced /voˈt͡suː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wozu"?
"wozu" is a adverb in German.

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