Worin
Translation
in what, wherein, what... in
Examples
Worin liegt der Unterschied?
Wherein lies the difference?
Worin besteht das Problem?
What does the problem consist of?
Das ist die Kiste, worin die alten Fotos sind.
That is the box in which the old photos are.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) in what Worin liegt der Unterschied?
((in sth.)) wherein That's the box wherein the photos are.
Similar Words
worauf (on what), worüber (about what), wovon (from what)
Etymology
Composed of 'wo' (where, what) + a linking 'r' + 'in' (in). It literally means 'in what'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'wo' asks 'what' and 'in' means 'in'. It's a compact way to ask 'in what?'.