weshalb

B1

why

English meaning
why

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weshalb in a sentence

Weshalb rufst du an?

Why are you calling?

Word family

weshalb is built from halb (half). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does weshalb mean in English?

weshalb means "why". For example: "Weshalb rufst du an?" — "Why are you calling?"

What level is weshalb in German?

weshalb is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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