wozu
what for, why
Definition
adverbMeanings
- 1.what for
- 2.why
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Ellipsis and aposiopesis as stylistic devicesEllipse und Aposiopese als Stilmittel
Examples
Wozu brauchst du das?
What do you need that for?
Wozu hast du das gekauft?
What did you buy that for?
Wozu soll diese sein?
What is this machine supposed to be good for?
Ich nicht, wozu das dient.
I don't know what this is for.
Wozu lernst du Chinesisch?
Why are you actually learning Chinese?
Wozu sind diese Tasten da?
What are these buttons for?
Wozu hat er dir ?
What did he advise you to do?
Wozu wir so Stühle?
What do we need so many chairs for?
Frag ihn, wozu er das benutzt.
Ask him what he uses the tool for.
Wozu das , wenn kommt?
What's the point of all this if no one comes?