adverbpronoun
wovon
about what · of
Es fragt nach der Sache oder dem Thema, über das man spricht oder das etwas betrifft.
The German word "wovon" is a compound adverb made up of "wo" and "von." Here is the breakdown:
- "wo" means "where."
- "von" means "from."
Together, "wovon" means "of what" or "from what." It is typically used to refer back to a previously mentioned subject or object in a sentence or to ask about the source or basis of something.
Similar words or phrases include:
- "worüber" (about what)
- "womit" (with what)
- "woraus" (from what/out of what)
Differences:
- "wovon" asks about the origin or subject matter.
- "worüber" asks about the topic.
- "womit" asks about the means/tool.
- "woraus" asks about the material or source.
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Examples
Wovon sprichst du gerade?pronoun
What are you talking about right now?
Wovon träumst du nachts?pronoun
What do you dream of at night?
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