Translation
about what, what... about
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Word origin
A pronominal adverb combining wo- ('where') with um ('about'), used in place of um was.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- wo + um
Examples
?
What is this book about?
?
What are they arguing about?
, .
I do not know what he is really after.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: Words 941-950.