Danish · Question Words

Hvornår

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a time.

Example

Hvornår kommer du til Danmark?

When are you coming to Denmark?

Etymology

'Hvornår' is a compound derived from 'hvor' (where) and 'når' (when), indicating a specific inquiry about time. The combination reflects the linguistic richness of Danish question formation.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hvornår' is used predominantly in spoken language and is suitable for both informal and formal contexts.

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