wieso

B1

why

English meaning
why

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wieso in a sentence

Wie lange sind Sie hier? – Wieso fragen Sie?

How long have you been here? – Why are you asking?

Where wieso comes from

Zusammensetzung aus wie und so, sinngemäß: auf welche Art und Weise so (und nicht anders)?

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What does wieso mean in English?

wieso means "why". For example: "Wie lange sind Sie hier? – Wieso fragen Sie?" — "How long have you been here? – Why are you asking?"

What level is wieso in German?

wieso is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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