PRONOUN
wofür/voˈfyːɐ̯/for what; what for
wofür is a German pronoun that means for what or what for. It is pronounced /voˈfyːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.used to ask about the purpose or reason for something(interrogative)
a.for what purpose; with regard to what
Wofür brauchst du das Geld?—What do you need the money for?
2.introduces a relative clause referring to the purpose or object of something previously mentioned(relative)
a.that (for which); for which
Das ist ein Ziel, wofür es sich zu kämpfen lohnt.—That is a goal worth fighting for.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wofür" mean in English?
- "wofür" means for what or what for. It is a German pronoun.
- How do you pronounce "wofür"?
- "wofür" is pronounced /voˈfyːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wofür"?
- "wofür" is a pronoun in German.
