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Значение What for
A phrase used to ask about the purpose of something.
In simple words: A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
What for в предложении
- I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway?
- You bought dinner, but what for if everyone is full?
- We're doing all this work, but what for?
- She asked what for I needed the extra paper.
- He keeps practicing his guitar, but what for if he doesn’t enjoy it?
Как использовать What for
Used in casual conversation to inquire about reasons or purposes. It's not usually used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of a person shrugging and asking, 'What for?' when confused about a situation.
Похожие слова
Collocations with What for
- ask what for
- wonder what for
- what for this
- say what for
- know what for
Synonyms for What for
- why
- for what reason
- what's the purpose
- what's the point
- what's the use
Common mistakes with What for
- Confused with 'what is for' which is less common.
- Used in formal contexts, which can sound awkward.
- Omitted the subject, making the question unclear.
What for appears in
What for на других языках
More chunks like What for
- It is what it is
A phrase used to express acceptance of a situation without trying to change it.
- I know what this is
A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.
- Have you seen this
A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.
- I've seen one before
To indicate familiarity with something previously encountered.
- It belonged to a man
Indicates possession, signifying that something is owned by a male person.
- RadicalC1
Relating to the fundamental nature or extreme measures of change.
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Частые вопросы о What for
Что значит What for?
A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
Что значит What for на русском?
A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
Какое определение у What for?
A phrase used to ask about the purpose of something.
Как использовать What for в предложении?
I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway?
Можешь привести ещё один пример с What for?
You bought dinner, but what for if everyone is full?
Какие синонимы у What for?
Распространённые варианты: why, for what reason, what's the purpose, what's the point, what's the use.
Какие слова сочетаются с What for?
Часто сочетается с ask what for, wonder what for, what for this, say what for, know what for.
Какие частые ошибки при использовании What for?
Confused with 'what is for' which is less common. Used in formal contexts, which can sound awkward. Omitted the subject, making the question unclear.
Как произносится What for?
US: //wɑt fɔr//, UK: //wɒt fɔː//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.
What for формальное или неформальное?
"What for" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.
Когда стоит использовать What for?
Used in casual conversation to inquire about reasons or purposes. It's not usually used in formal writing.