Significato in italiano

A1adverb high_frequency_chunk

Why

🇬🇧 UK /["/waɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/waɪ/"]/

Significato di Why

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

In simple words: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Why in una frase

• I asked her why she was late.
• Can you explain why this happened?
• He doesn’t understand why people enjoy that movie.
• Why do you like playing soccer?
• She asked me why I chose that book.

Come usare Why

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Grammar pattern

question word

Memory hint

Think of 'why' as asking 'What's the reason, guy?'

Parole correlate

Collocations with Why

• ask why
• wonder why
• no reason why

Synonyms for Why

• what for
• reason
• cause

Opposites of Why

• because
• therefore
• so

Common mistakes with Why

• Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it.
• Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question.
• Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Domande frequenti su Why

Cosa significa Why?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Cosa significa Why in italiano?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Qual è la definizione di Why?

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

Come si usa Why in una frase?

I asked her why she was late.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Why?

Can you explain why this happened?

Quali sono i sinonimi di Why?

Alcune alternative comuni sono what for, reason, cause.

Qual è il contrario di Why?

Significati opposti includono because, therefore, so.

Quali parole si abbinano a Why?

Si abbina spesso a ask why, wonder why, no reason why.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Why?

Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it. Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question. Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Come si pronuncia Why?

US: /["/waɪ/"]/, UK: /["/waɪ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Why?

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Che livello CEFR ha Why?

"Why" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.