waarom

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === (text messaging/internet slang) wrm === Etymology === From Middle Dutch waeromme. Equivalent to a univerbation of waar +‎ om. Compare German warum. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʋaːˈrɔm/ Hyphenation: waar‧om Rhymes: -ɔm === Adverb === waarom why, because of what pronominal adverb form of om + wat ==== Declension ==== ==== Descendants ==== Jersey Dutch: wāāirom Negerhollands: waerom === See also === waarvoor omdat