No. 877 in Dutch
waarvoor
"For what" or "for which."
In a sentence
Waarvoor gebruik je deze sleutel?
What do you use this key for?
Here, 'waarvoor' introduces a question asking about the purpose or use of something.
Ik wil weten waarvoor je hier bent.
I want to know what you are here for.
In this sentence, 'waarvoor' introduces an indirect question about the reason or purpose behind the action or situation.
Dat is de reden waarvoor ik dit werk doe.
That is the reason for which I do this work.
Here, 'waarvoor' functions in a relative clause to indicate the reason for the action referred to.
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