"hoekom" meaning in Afrikaans

See hoekom in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ˈɦu.kɔm/ Audio: LL-Q14196 (afr)-Oesjaar-hoekom.wav
Etymology: Univerbation of hoe + kom. Cognate to English how come. Etymology templates: {{univerbation|af|hoe|kom}} Univerbation of hoe + kom, {{cog|en|how come}} English how come Head templates: {{head|af|adverb}} hoekom
  1. why, how come
    Sense id: en-hoekom-af-adv-cFgQJ3qm Categories (other): Afrikaans entries with incorrect language header, Afrikaans univerbations

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    },
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