English to Dutch Meaning of why - waarom

Why :
waarom

waarom, Waarvoor, in welke, met welke middelen, waarin, op welke manier, 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 ::
waarom niet
(2) that's why ::
Dat is waarom
(3) that is why ::
dat is de reden
(4) why is that ::
waarom is dat
(5) why so ::
waarom
(6) the reason why ::
de reden waarom
(7) reason why ::
reden waarom
Synonyms
Adverb
1. how come ::
Hoe kan dat
2. for what reason ::
waarom
3. for what purpose ::
met welk doel
4. what for ::
Waarvoor
5. to what end ::
met welk doel
6. wherefore ::
daarom
Noun
7. wherefore ::
daarom
Different Forms
whee, why, whys
Word Example from TV Shows
Why don't you just kill Badger?

Why don't you just kill Badger?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 8

What do you mean

What do you mean "WHY?" I make more sales if doctors think I'm single.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 7

I think it's best we take her a little early. So why don't we schedule it for

I think it's best we take her a little early. So WHY don't we schedule it for

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 11

Why, absurd.

Why, absurd.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

Why?

Why?

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6

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