How is the word Warum translated from German to English

English translation
why
adverb

Fragewort nach dem Grund oder Zweck einer Sache.

A question word asking about the reason or purpose of something.

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  • Warum bist du so spät gekommen? — Why did you come so late?

  • Kannst du mir sagen, warum das passiert ist? — Can you tell me why that happened?

  • Ich frage mich, warum sie das nicht gemacht hat. — I wonder why she didn't do it.

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