This is the 149th most frequent Dutch word.
waarom
"Why"
'Waarom' is used to ask for a reason or explanation for the observed quietness.
Waarom is het zo stil hier?
Why is it so quiet here?
'Waarom' is used to express curiosity or confusion about the cause of an event in a statement.
Ik begrijp niet waarom dit gebeurd is.
I don't understand why this happened.
'Waarom' is used to inquire about the reason behind an action someone took.