Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

wofuer

Translation (Übersetzung) for what, what for
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [voːˈfyːɐ̯]
A1
Pronouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
interrogative beginner question word A1 relative pronoun
Wofür is a question word (interrogative pronoun) and relative pronoun meaning 'for what' or 'what for'. It is a compound of 'wo' (where) and 'für' (for). It is used to ask about purpose, reason, or the object of an action. In relative clauses, it refers back to a noun and means 'for which'.

wofuer - German Pronouns - wofuer Meaning - wofuer Translation - wofuer Pronouns Examples

wofuer is a German Pronouns

Learn wofuer meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. wofuer is classified as a Pronoun in German grammar.

wofuer Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Wofür ist dieser Knopf?
What is this button for?
Asking about the function of an object.
Ich frage mich, wofür du das Geld brauchst.
I wonder what you need the money for.
Indirect question expressing curiosity about purpose.
Das ist der Grund, wofür ich kämpfe.
That is the reason for which I fight.
Relative clause explaining purpose.

wofuer — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for wofuer — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Wofür du das brauchst?
    Wofür brauchst du das?
    In questions, the verb must come before the subject. The correct order is question word + verb + subject.
  • Ich weiß nicht, wofür ist das.
    Ich weiß nicht, wofür das ist.
    In subordinate clauses (after 'dass', 'weil', 'wenn', etc.), the verb goes to the end. 'Wofür' introduces a subordinate clause here.
  • Wofür du interessierst?
    Wofür interessierst du dich?
    'Sich interessieren für' is a reflexive verb. The reflexive pronoun 'dich' must be included.

wofuer Word Family - wofuer Related Words - wofuer Family Members

wofuer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

wofuer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn wofuer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore wofuer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
wo
Meaning: where
Example: Wo ist das Buch?
Pronoun
für
Meaning: for
Example: Das Geschenk ist für dich.
Preposition

wofuer Usage - wofuer Collocations - wofuer Idioms - wofuer Synonyms - wofuer Antonyms

wofuer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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wofuer Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Wofür ist das?
What is that for?
High frequency
Wofür brauchst du das?
What do you need that for?
High frequency
Wofür interessierst du dich?
What are you interested in?
High frequency
Wofür dankst du?
What are you thanking for?
Medium frequency
Wofür ist das Geld?
What is the money for?
Medium frequency
Wofür stehst du auf?
What do you stand up for?
Medium frequency
Wofür ist dieser Schlüssel?
What is this key for?
Low frequency
Wofür hast du dich entschieden?
What did you decide for?
Low frequency

wofuer Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Wofür das alles?
What's all this for?
Used to question the purpose or reason behind a situation or collection of things.
Wofür soll das gut sein?
What good is that supposed to be?
Expresses skepticism about the usefulness or benefit of something.
Wofür ich das tue?
Why I do that?
Rhetorical question often used to introduce an explanation of one's motives.

wofuer Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

weshalb
Meaning: why, for what reason
High similarity
warum
Meaning: why
High similarity
zu welchem Zweck
Meaning: for what purpose
Medium similarity
wieso
Meaning: how come, why
Medium similarity
weswegen
Meaning: on account of what
Medium similarity

wofuer Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

wofür nicht
Meaning: why not
dafür
Meaning: for that, in favor of that
gegen
Meaning: against

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wofuer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

wieso warum weshalb dafür wofür auch immer

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