waarvoor

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Dutch

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Compare English wherefore, German wofür, Norwegian and Danish hvorfor, Swedish varför.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -oːr

Adverb

waarvoor

  1. pronominal adverb form of voor + wat
  2. what for
    Ik weet niet waarvoor hij heeft gekozen.
    I don't know what he has chosen (opted for).
    Kun je me vertellen waarvoor dit dient?
    Can you tell me what this is used for?
    Waarvoor gebruik je deze sleutel?
    What do you use this key for?
    Waarvoor ben je aan het sparen?
    What are you saving up for?
    Ik weet niet waarvoor hij zich verontschuldigde.
    I don't know what he apologized for.
    Waarvoor bedankte ze jou?
    What did she thank you for?

Declension

Descendants

  • Javindo: waarvoor, wafor, waffor
  • Negerhollands: wavoor, wat voor