ADVERB

wieso/viˈzoː/why; how come

wieso is a German adverb that means why or how come. It is pronounced /viˈzoː/.

Definitions

1.asks about the reason or cause of something(question)

a.to question a reason, cause, or explanation

Wieso bist du so spät gekommen?—Why did you arrive so late?

b.to express surprise or doubt about a situation

Wieso soll ich das machen?—How come I should do that?

Frequently asked questions

What does "wieso" mean in English?
"wieso" means why or how come. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "wieso"?
"wieso" is pronounced /viˈzoː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wieso"?
"wieso" is a adverb in German.

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