warum

Meaning and Usage

"Warum" means "why" in English. It is used to inquire about the reason, cause, or purpose of something.

Linguistic Analysis

"Warum" is an interrogative adverb and has its roots in the Middle High German word "warum."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "warum" is similar to the English word "why" in both meaning and usage.

Example Sentences

• Warum hast du das gemacht? (Why did you do that?)
• Er fragte mich, warum ich so spät gekommen bin. (He asked me why I came so late.)

Memory Tips

Think of "warum" as "why" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: Weshalb (why), weswegen (why), deshalb (therefore)