warum musstest du

why did you have to

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why did you have to Used to question or reproach someone about something they did in the past, often expressing hurt, frustration, or disbelief. The verb mustest is the past tense of müssen.

GE: Warum musstest du ihm davon erzählen?

EN: Why did you have to tell him about it?

Warum musstest du uns so früh verlassen?!

Why did you have to leave us so early?!

— Rental Family (2025)

Warum musstest du ihn schlagen?

Why did you have to hit him?

— Dangal - Die Hoffnung auf den großen Sieg (2016)

Warum musstest du mich vor den anderen blamieren?

Why did you have to embarrass me in front of the others?

Du Miststück, warum musstest du ausgerechnet mich betrügen?

You bitch, why did you have to cheat on me of all people?

— Rote Laterne (1991)

Warum musstest du das sagen?

Why did you have to say that?

— Indian Love Story - Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Warum musstest du mich verlassen?

Why did you have to leave me?

— Von ganzem Herzen (1998)