English to Norwegian Meaning of why - Hvorfor

Why :

Hvorfor

adverb

Hvorfor, til hva, i hva, på hvilken måte, der, fra hva

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

hvorfor ikke

(2) that's why ::

derfor

(3) that is why ::

det er hvorfor

(4) why is that ::

hvorfor det

(5) why so ::

hvorfor det

(6) the reason why ::

grunnen til

(7) reason why ::

grunnen til

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

hvorfor ikke

(2) that's why ::

derfor

(3) that is why ::

det er hvorfor

(4) why is that ::

hvorfor det

(5) why so ::

hvorfor det

(6) the reason why ::

grunnen til

(7) reason why ::

grunnen til

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

Hvorfor det

2. for what reason ::

av hvilken grunn

3. for what purpose ::

til hvilket formål

4. what for ::

til hva

5. to what end ::

hva er formålet

6. wherefore ::

derfor

Noun

7. wherefore ::

derfor

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Why don't we split up? You take half, I take half.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 9

LEONARD: Why does he need a baby?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 8

Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 8

Do you know WHY we use these stones?

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

- Why? - Because it is true.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

Examples of why from TV Shows

Why don't we split up? You take half, I take half.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 9

LEONARD: Why does he need a baby?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 8

Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 8

Do you know WHY we use these stones?

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

- Why? - Because it is true.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

English to Norwegian Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Norwegian language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Norwegian and in English language.

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English to Norwegian Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Norwegian language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Norwegian and in English language.

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