How is the word зачем translated from Russian to English

English translation
For what
phrase

Вопрос о причине или цели чего-либо.

Asking the reason or purpose of something.

Examples with “зачем”

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  • Тебе зачем мой паспорт? — You need my passport for what?

  • Он копит все эти деньги - зачем? — He's saving all that money - for what?

  • Позвольте спросить, зачем мы платим дополнительно? — For what, may I ask, are we paying extra?

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