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  2. /Prepositional questions for things (wo-)
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wofür

wofür
what for (with verbs taking für)
From Lesson 115:Prepositional questions for things (wo-)·German

Usages of wofür

Wofür brauchst du die Schere?
What do you need the scissors for?
Wofür kaufst du den Stoff? Für ein schönes Kleid?
What are you buying the fabric for? For a beautiful dress?
Ich danke ihm, weil er mir sagt, wofür er den Artikel schreibt.
I thank him because he tells me what he is writing the article for.
Wofür ist die Begeisterung so groß?
For what is the enthusiasm so great?

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