English–German

“where from” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/voˈheːɐ̯/

Example

Weißt du, woher das kommt?

Do you know where that comes from?

Illustration for woher (where from)

How to say “where from” in German

“Where from” in German is woher.

An arrow pointing from an unknown source toward the speaker.

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

Example sentences with woher

Er wollte wissen, woher das seltsame Geräusch kam.

He wanted to know where the strange noise came from.

Tips for using woher

  • Use woher for a starting point or source, wo for a location, and wohin for a destination.

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