PRONOUN

worauf/voˈʁaʊ̯f/what on; on which; upon what

worauf is a German pronoun that means what on, on which, or upon what. It is pronounced /voˈʁaʊ̯f/.

Definitions

1.on what; upon what (used to ask about the object of a preposition)(interrogative)

a.to ask what something depends on, is based on, etc.

Worauf wartest du?—What are you waiting for?

2.on which; upon which (referring back to a preceding noun)(relative)

a.to refer to a thing or idea previously mentioned

Das ist das Haus, worauf ich schon lange ein Auge geworfen habe.—That is the house which I have had my eye on for a long time.

Frequently asked questions

What does "worauf" mean in English?
"worauf" means what on, on which, or upon what. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "worauf"?
"worauf" is pronounced /voˈʁaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "worauf"?
"worauf" is a pronoun in German.

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