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Woher kommst du?
/ˈvoːhɛɐ̯ ˈkɔmst duː/
Where are you from? (informal)
Usage Note
Use with friends or people your age. The formal version is 'Woher kommen Sie?'
Example Sentences
Woher kommst du? Aus Italien?
Where are you from? From Italy?
Woher kommst du ursprünglich?
Where are you originally from?