wieso
Translation
why, how come
Examples
Wieso kommst du so spät?
Why are you coming so late?
Ich frage mich, wieso er nicht anruft.
I wonder why he isn't calling.
Grammar Patterns
wieso ...? why ...? / how come ...? Wieso hast du das gemacht?
..., wieso ... (in a subordinate clause) ..., why ... He asked why I wasn't there.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warum, weshalb
Etymology
From 'wie' (how) + 'so' (so). The literal meaning is 'how so?'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more conversational version of 'warum', similar to 'how come?' in English.