Wovor
Translation
of what, what ... of, from what, before what
Examples
Wovor hast du Angst?
What are you afraid of?
Das ist genau das, wovor ich dich gewarnt habe.
That is exactly what I warned you about.
Grammar Patterns
((as interrogative adverb)) asks 'what ... of/from/before' Wovor hast du Angst?
((as relative adverb)) refers to a preceding noun, meaning 'of which' That is exactly what I warned you about.
Similar Words
wovon (from what); Antonyms: wofür (for what)
Etymology
Formed from 'wo-' (what) and 'vor' (of, before). This pronominal adverb is used to ask about a thing when the verb requires the preposition 'vor'.
Memory Tips
Remember the expression 'Angst vor etwas haben' (to be afraid of something). 'Wovor' is the question word for that 'something'.