Härför

Härför is a Swedish word that translates to "why" in English. It is used to ask for the reason or cause of something. The word is derived from the Old Swedish "här" meaning "here" and "för" meaning "for." In modern Swedish, härför is commonly used in both spoken and written language to inquire about the reasons behind an action, event, or situation. For example, one might ask "Härför är du sen?" to mean "Why are you late?" or "Härför har du det?" to ask "Why do you have it?" The use of härför is straightforward and essential for seeking explanations and understanding in Swedish communication.