Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

wozu

Translation (Übersetzung) what for, why, to what purpose
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [voːˈtsuː]
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Interrogative Adverb
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Wozu is an interrogative adverb used to ask about purpose or intention. It is composed of 'wo' (where) and 'zu' (to). It can be used in questions and relative clauses. In spoken German, it is often interchangeable with 'warum' (why), but 'wozu' specifically emphasizes purpose or goal.

wozu - German Interrogative Adverb - wozu Meaning - wozu Translation - wozu Interrogative Adverb Examples

wozu is a German Interrogative Adverb

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

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wozu Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound word (Zusammensetzung)
wo
Meaning: where
Example: Wo bist du?
Adverb
zu
Meaning: to, for
Example: Ich gehe zu dir.
Preposition
related interrogative (verwandtes Fragewort)
wofür
Meaning: what for
Example: Wofür ist das?
Adverb
warum
Meaning: why
Example: Warum weinst du?
Adverb

wozu Usage - wozu Collocations - wozu Idioms - wozu Synonyms - wozu Antonyms

wozu Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use wozu in context. Discover wozu collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master wozu usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

wozu Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Wozu brauchst du das?
What do you need that for?
High frequency
Wozu dient das?
What is that used for?
High frequency
Wozu ist das gut?
What is that good for?
High frequency
Wozu lernst du Deutsch?
Why are you learning German?
High frequency
Wozu kommst du?
What are you coming for?
Medium frequency
Wozu braucht man das?
What does one need that for?
Medium frequency
Wozu überhaupt?
What for anyway?
Medium frequency
Wozu das Ganze?
What's the point of all this?
Medium frequency

wozu Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Wozu das Theater?
What's all the fuss about?
Used to question unnecessary drama or complications.
Wozu die Eile?
What's the hurry?
Used to question why someone is rushing.
Wozu der ganze Aufwand?
What's all the effort for?
Used to question excessive effort or preparation.

wozu Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

warum
Meaning: why
High similarity
weshalb
Meaning: why, for what reason
High similarity
weswegen
Meaning: why, because of what
High similarity
zu welchem Zweck
Meaning: for what purpose
Medium similarity
wofür
Meaning: what for
High similarity

wozu Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

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

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wozu Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

warum wofür weshalb weswegen Zweck Grund Absicht Ziel

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