Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

weswegen

Translation (Übersetzung) why, for what reason, because of which
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈvɛsˌveːɡən/
B1
Interrogative/Relative Adverb
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
adverb formal interrogative relative reason question word cause compound_word
Weswegen is a formal interrogative and relative adverb used to ask about or refer to reasons or causes. It is a compound of 'wes' (genitive of 'was' - what) and 'wegen' (because of). It is more formal than 'warum' or 'wieso' and is often used in written German, legal contexts, or formal speech. It can introduce both questions and relative clauses.

weswegen - German Interrogative/Relative Adverb - weswegen Meaning - weswegen Translation - weswegen Interrogative/Relative Adverb Examples

weswegen is a German Interrogative/Relative Adverb

Learn weswegen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. weswegen is classified as an Interrogative/Relative Adverb in German grammar.

weswegen Examples (Beispiele) in English

weswegen examples with English translations. See how to use weswegen in sentences. weswegen example sentences in English below.

Weswegen hast du dich entschieden?
Why did you decide?
Formal question about reasons
Das ist der Grund, weswegen ich gekommen bin.
That is the reason why I came.
Relative clause explaining a reason
Weswegen genau möchtest du das wissen?
Why exactly do you want to know that?
Formal inquiry with emphasis
Er fragte, weswegen sie so spät ankam.
He asked why she arrived so late.
Indirect question in reported speech
Weswegen auch immer du das tust, es ist falsch.
For whatever reason you're doing that, it's wrong.
Concessive clause with 'weswegen'

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weswegen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Compound Formation (Zusammensetzung)
wes
Meaning: what (genitive)
Example: Wes Geistes Kind (of what spirit's child - idiom)
Adverb
wegen
Meaning: because of, due to
Example: Wegen des Regens (because of the rain)
Preposition
Synonym (Synonym)
weshalb
Meaning: why, for what reason
Example: Weshalb kommst du? (Why are you coming?)
Adverb
Answering Word (Antwortwort)
deswegen
Meaning: therefore, because of that
Example: Deswegen bin ich hier. (That's why I'm here.)
Adverb

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weswegen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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weswegen Collocations (Kollokationen)

weswegen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn weswegen word combinations and how to use weswegen with other words naturally.

Weswegen genau?
Why exactly?
Medium frequency
Weswegen eigentlich?
Why actually?
Medium frequency
Weswegen denn?
Why then?
Medium frequency
Weswegen auch immer
For whatever reason
Low frequency
Weswegen genau fragst du?
Why exactly are you asking?
Medium frequency

weswegen Idioms (Redewendungen)

weswegen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing weswegen with meanings and explanations. Master weswegen expressions used in everyday German.

Weswegen das Kind in den Brunnen gefallen ist
Why the child fell into the well
An idiom meaning to explain the root cause or reason behind a problem or situation
Weswegen der Hase läuft
Why the hare runs
Referring to the underlying reason or motivation for someone's actions

weswegen Synonyms (Synonyme)

weswegen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for weswegen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn weswegen similar words and their usage.

warum
Meaning: why
High similarity
wieso
Meaning: how come, why
High similarity
weshalb
Meaning: why, for what reason
High similarity
aus welchem Grund
Meaning: for which reason
Medium similarity
woran
Meaning: on what, about what
Low similarity

weswegen Antonyms (Antonyme)

weswegen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to weswegen. Discover weswegen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

deshalb
Meaning: therefore, that's why
deswegen
Meaning: because of that, therefore
darum
Meaning: therefore, that's why

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weswegen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

weswegen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to weswegen. Explore weswegen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn weswegen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

warum wieso weshalb deshalb deswegen daher darum Grund Ursache Frage

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