English to Danish Meaning of why - hvorfor

Why :

hvorfor

adverb

hvorfor, i hvad, ved hvilke midler, hvori, på hvilken måde, fra hvad

Whee :: wheeWhy :: hvorforWhys :: whys

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

hvorfor ikke

(2) that's why ::

derfor

(3) that is why ::

det er derfor

(4) why is that ::

hvorfor det

(5) why so ::

hvorfor så

(6) the reason why ::

grunden til

(7) reason why ::

grunden til, at

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

hvorfor ikke

(2) that's why ::

derfor

(3) that is why ::

det er derfor

(4) why is that ::

hvorfor det

(5) why so ::

hvorfor så

(6) the reason why ::

grunden til

(7) reason why ::

grunden til, at

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

hvorfor

2. for what reason ::

af hvilken grund

3. for what purpose ::

til hvilket formål

4. what for ::

hvorfor

5. to what end ::

til hvilket formål

6. wherefore ::

hvorfor

Noun

7. wherefore ::

hvorfor

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

So WHY would a captain make the wager in the first place?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

Why did you allow me to come?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

...but WHY don't you stay and play? It'll be fun.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 23

Why don't you take her to Disneyland?

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 18

Yeah, well, get this! Neither does Penny, that's WHY she doesn't want to go.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 17

Examples of why from TV Shows

So WHY would a captain make the wager in the first place?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

Why did you allow me to come?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

...but WHY don't you stay and play? It'll be fun.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 23

Why don't you take her to Disneyland?

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 18

Yeah, well, get this! Neither does Penny, that's WHY she doesn't want to go.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 17

English to Danish Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Danish language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Danish and in English language.

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English to Danish Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Danish language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Danish and in English language.

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