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wonach

/voˈnaːx/· adverb

what for, after what; according to which

Wonach? — the question for verbs with nach: suchen nach → Wonach suchst du?

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wonach
what for, after what

Wonach suchst du?

What are you looking for?

Word family

wonachnachafter, fordanachafter thatwofürwhat for

Common combinations

  • Wonach suchst du?What are you looking for?
  • Wonach riecht es hier?What does it smell of here?
  • Wonach richtet sich der Preis?What does the price depend on?

Real examples

  • Wonach riecht es hier?What's that smell?
  • Wonach hat der Polizist gefragt?What did the police officer ask about?
  • Sag mir, wonach du suchst.Tell me what you're looking for.

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