Where does “hvorfor” come from?
hvorfor (Norwegian Bokmål) comes from Danish hvorfor — wherefore, why; for which reason.
hvorfor (Norwegian Bokmål): wherefore, why
Definitions
- wherefore, why
Ancestry of “hvorfor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | hvorfor | wherefore, why; for which reason |