English to Yiddish Meaning of why - וואָס

Why :

וואָס

adverb

וואָס, צו וואס, אין וואס, דורך וואָס מיטל, אין וועלעכע, אין וואָס וועג, פון וואָס

Whee :: ווהעעWhy :: וואָסWhys :: ווהיס

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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 ::

וואָס ניט

(2) that's why ::

וועגן דעם

(3) that is why ::

וועגן דעם

(4) why is that ::

וואָס איז אַז

(5) why so ::

וואָס אַזוי

(6) the reason why ::

די סיבה וואָס

(7) reason why ::

סיבה וואָס

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

וואָס ניט

(2) that's why ::

וועגן דעם

(3) that is why ::

וועגן דעם

(4) why is that ::

וואָס איז אַז

(5) why so ::

וואָס אַזוי

(6) the reason why ::

די סיבה וואָס

(7) reason why ::

סיבה וואָס

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

ווי קומען

2. for what reason ::

פֿאַר וואָס סיבה

3. for what purpose ::

פֿאַר וואָס ציל

4. what for ::

צו וואס

5. to what end ::

צו וואָס סוף

6. wherefore ::

דרום

Noun

7. wherefore ::

דרום

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Remember when I auditioned for Rent but I didn't get it and I couldn't figure out WHY?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

...Mitzy is the one who is dead, WHY are you the one making a fuss?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

Look, we're big boys. Why don't we just cut to the chase and meet In the middle?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

He kept bugging me, "How's Leonard?" "Why can't you get back together?"

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 9

Examples of why from TV Shows

Remember when I auditioned for Rent but I didn't get it and I couldn't figure out WHY?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

Why?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

...Mitzy is the one who is dead, WHY are you the one making a fuss?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

Look, we're big boys. Why don't we just cut to the chase and meet In the middle?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

He kept bugging me, "How's Leonard?" "Why can't you get back together?"

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 9

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