German word

worin

Pronunciation

IPA/voˈʁɪn/

Meaning

  • adverbwhere

Example

Ich weiß nicht, worin der Fehler steckt.

I don't know where the error is.

Illustration for worin (where)

More examples

Die Studie untersucht, worin die Unterschiede zwischen den Gruppen liegen.

The study examines where the differences between the groups lie.

Core concept

A question opens a bounded space in a thing, situation, or idea and asks what lies within it.

Common phrases

  • untersuchen, worin

    examine where

  • feststellen, worin

    determine where

  • beschreiben, worin

    describe where

Similar words

woran: Asks what something is associated or connected with.
wodurch: Asks what external force or means caused something to happen.
wieso: Asks in a casual way for the reason behind an event.

Definition in German

Worin ist ein Frageadverb, mit dem nach dem Ort, Aspekt oder Grund gefragt wird, in dem etwas steckt oder begründet ist.

Word origin

The interrogative adverb worin arose by fusing wo ('where') with in ('in') into a German pronominal adverb.

Usage tips

  • Worin refers to things or abstract matters, while a person is normally asked about with in wem.

Other meanings

  • in whichadverb

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