Translation of which into German
Pronoun
1.
question
asking for information specifying one or more people or things- Which of these books is yours?Welches dieser Bücher ist deins?
2.
3.
restrictive clause
referring to a noun previously mentioned- The book which you lent me is fascinating.Das Buch, das du mir geliehen hast, ist faszinierend.
Expressions with which: examples in English and translations in German
apropos
I saw Tom yesterday. Speaking of which, how is he doing?
auf jede erdenkliche Weise
auf alle möglichen Arten
She tried every which way to solve the puzzle.
dann
in diesem Fall
You might be late, in which case call me.
wohin der Hase läuft
Investors are watching which way the wind is blowing in the market.
Du und wie viele noch
You think you can beat me? You and which army!
irgendwie
auf irgendeine Weise
The papers were scattered any which way.
durchblicken
sich auskennen
She finally knows which way is up after the confusing meeting..
die Entglittene
die verpasste Gelegenheit
He always talks about her as the one which got away.
unbenannt
namenlos
The author of the book, which shall remain nameless, was controversial.
woher der Wind weht
Politicians always know which way the wind blows.
Ratlosigkeit
After losing his job, he didn't know which way to turn.
Frieden, der alles Verstehen übersteigt
übernatürlicher Frieden
She felt a peace which passes all understanding during meditation..
Frieden, der alles Verstehen übersteigt
unfassbarer Frieden
She felt a peace which surpasses all understanding during the crisis.
welches ist welches
Can you tell which is which between these two colors?
welches welches ist
With the twins dressed alike, I couldn't tell which one is which.
einige
She has many books, a few of which are about history.
die alle
She bought three books, all of which were on sale.
von denen jede
You can choose any of the options, any of which will work fine.
die beide
I have two dogs, both of which are very friendly.
zu diesem Zeitpunkt
bis dahin
The train left at 8, by which time we had arrived.
von denen die Hälfte
She bought two cakes, half of which were chocolate.
von denen viele
davon viele
She has many books, lots of which are about history.
von denen viele
She has read many books, many of which are on history.
die meisten von denen
He has many books, most of which are fiction.
Synonyms and analogies of which in English
Examples of which in a sentence
Which is the fastest route? The book, which was on the table, is mine. The painting, which was stolen, has been recovered. The car which he bought was expensive. The movie which we watched was thrilling.