English–German

“on what” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/voˈʁaʊ̯f/

Example

Ich weiß nicht, worauf ich das Bild hängen soll.

I don't know what to hang the picture on.

Illustration for worauf (on what)

How to say “on what” in German

“On what” in German is worauf.

A spotlight falls onto a surface, target, or topic.

Full entry for worauf: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with worauf

Die Studie zeigt, worauf die neue Methode abzielt.

The study shows what the new method aims at.

Tips for using worauf

  • Worauf normally refers to things, ideas, or situations, while a person requires the preposition and a personal form such as auf wen.

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