wohin
where
Dieses Fragewort benutzt man, wenn man nach dem Ziel einer Bewegung oder Richtung fragt.
The German word "wohin" is an interrogative adverb that translates to "where to" or "whither" in English. It is made up of the question word "wo" meaning "where," and the suffix "hin," which adds the sense of direction or movement toward a place.
Similar words in German include:
- "wo" (where)
- "woher" (where from)
- "wohin genau" (where exactly to)
Differences with similar words:
- "Wo" inquires about a location in general ("Where are you?").
- "Woher" inquires about the origin or starting point ("Where are you from?").
- "Wohin" specifically asks about the direction or destination ("Where are you going to?").
These distinctions help provide clarity in questions involving location, origin, and direction.
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Examples
Wohin reist du dieses Wochenende?adverb
Where are you traveling this weekend?
Wohin fährst du am Wochenende?adverb
Where are you going this weekend?
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