# weshalb

weshalb is a German adverb meaning “why”.

## In other languages

- Русский: почему, отчего

## Meanings

1. _interrogative_ why
2. _relative_ which is why
   - Dar war nicht der einzige Grund, weshalb das kleine Gespenst den Schlüsselbund ständig mit sich herumtrug. — That was not the only reason why the little ghost always carried the bunch of keys around with him.

## Examples

- Weshalb sind wir arm? — Why are we poor?
- Weshalb wollt ihr nicht mit mir sprechen? — Why won't you talk to me?
- Weshalb bist du denn plötzlich so nervös? — What are you so nervous about all of a sudden?
- Weshalb starrst du mich an, Dämon? — Why are you staring at me, demon?
- Wisst ihr vielleicht, weshalb Tom nicht hier ist? — Do you have any idea why Tom isn't here?

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