Translation of German word "woher" to English
woher
/voːhɐ/
How to use
The word 'woher' is used to ask about the origin or source of something.
🇬🇧 English
from where
Example
Woher hast du diese wunderschönen Blumen bekommen?
Where did you get these beautiful flowers from?
Ich weiß nicht, woher ich dieses Wort kenne.
I don't know from where I know this word.
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- Woher kommst du?— Where are you from?
- Woher weißt du das?— How do you know that?
- Woher kommt das?— Where does it come from?
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Frequency rank: #78 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "woher"?▼
The German word "woher" is defined as: "Where from, from what place."
What does the German word "woher" mean?▼
The German word "woher" means "from where" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "woher"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "woher" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "woher"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich frage mich, woher ich mein Buch habe." (which translates as "Where did you get these beautiful flowers from?").
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