hoekom

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Afrikaans

Etymology

Univerbation of hoe +‎ kom. Cognate to English how come.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦu.kɔm/
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Adverb

hoekom

  1. why, how come
    Hoekom vra jy?
    Why do you ask?