How to Say ‘Why not?’ in German
Warum nicht?
va-room nicht
[va-room nicht]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This can sound challenging, not just curious. Use it if you want an explanation, but expect it to come across more directly than English [Why not?].
Phrase Breakdown
Warum
[va-room]
Why not?
A phrase used to ask for a reason for something not being the case.
Warum nicht mit Kreditkarte bezahlen?
Why not pay by credit card?
nicht
[nicht]
Not
Used to negate or deny something.
Warum nicht mit Kreditkarte bezahlen?
Why not pay by credit card?
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