English to Afrikaans Meaning of why - hoekom

Why :

hoekom

adverb

hoekom, vir wat, in watter, deur watter middele, waarin, op watter wyse, van wat

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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 ::

hoekom nie

(2) that's why ::

Dis hoekom

(3) that is why ::

dit is hoekom

(4) why is that ::

hoekom is dit

(5) why so ::

hoekom so

(6) the reason why ::

die rede hoekom

(7) reason why ::

rede hoekom

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

hoekom nie

(2) that's why ::

Dis hoekom

(3) that is why ::

dit is hoekom

(4) why is that ::

hoekom is dit

(5) why so ::

hoekom so

(6) the reason why ::

die rede hoekom

(7) reason why ::

rede hoekom

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

hoekom

2. for what reason ::

om watter rede

3. for what purpose ::

vir watter doel

4. what for ::

vir wat

5. to what end ::

Wat sal

6. wherefore ::

Daarom

Noun

7. wherefore ::

Daarom

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Oh, my God, no. Why would you ask that?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6

So WHY do you think you'd make a good pharmaceuticals sales rep?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 1

- Why should I let him? - If you could climb your own battlements,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 9

Why? What will you do?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2

Dude, WHY didn't you call me?

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 16

Examples of why from TV Shows

Oh, my God, no. Why would you ask that?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6

So WHY do you think you'd make a good pharmaceuticals sales rep?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 1

- Why should I let him? - If you could climb your own battlements,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 9

Why? What will you do?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2

Dude, WHY didn't you call me?

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 16

English to Afrikaans Dictionary: why

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