Why - translation, pronunciation and examples
why
asks for a reason
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When to use why
Why are you late for class?
I don't know why he left early.
why usage examples
Similar words
asks for a reason
formal way to ask for a reason
asks directly for the cause of something
old-fashioned or literary word for why
asks about purpose or intended use
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why belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
why synonyms
What's the difference between why / for what reason / what's the reason / wherefore / what for / for what purpose
asks for a reason
Why are you late?
Почему ты опоздал?
formal way to ask for a reason
For what reason did he leave?
По какой причине он ушёл?
asks directly for the cause of something
What's the reason for the delay?
В чём причина задержки?
old-fashioned or literary word for why
Wherefore did you say that?
Почему ты это сказал?
asks about purpose or intended use
What is this tool for?
Для чего этот инструмент?
asks about intended goal or purpose
For what purpose is this data used?
С какой целью используются эти данные?
asks about the final goal, often with skepticism
To what end did they continue the project?
Ради чего они продолжили проект?
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How to pronounce why and what this word means
why translation: почему. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce why
/waɪ/
why translation
почему
why examples
Why are you late for class?
why transcription
/waɪ/, /waɪ/
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why meaning: what does it mean?
asks for a reason
why pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
why is pronounced as /waɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
why definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Why are you late for class? Translation: Почему ты опоздал на урок?
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