Adverb
weswegen
Pronunciation: /vɛsˈveːɡn̩/
why, for what reason
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Meanings
Adverb
- why, for what reason
- wherefore, for which
Example sentence
Was ist denn? Weswegen bist du traurig?
What's wrong? Why are you sad?
Usage
- Weswegen bist du hier? — A question asking for the reason.
- weswegen / deswegen — Weswegen asks why; deswegen means because of that.
Weswegen wurde die Ausstellung so früh geschlossen?
Why was the exhibition closed so early?