Translation
what for, why
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Word origin
A compound of wo ("where") and zu ("to"), literally "to what", paralleling English whereto.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- wo + zu
Examples
Werkzeug?
What do you need the tool for?
?
What's that supposed to be good for?
, .
I don't know why he said that.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: Words 621-630.