because
word
/bɪˈkɑz/, /bɪˈkəz/, /bɪˈkɔz/, /bɪkəz/
bih-KAWZ, bih-KUHZ, bih-KAHZ, bih-kuhz
/bɪkˈʌz/
bih-KUZ
Definition
Used to give a reason or explanation for something.
Usage & Nuances
Common conjunction in both formal and informal contexts. Usually followed by a clause explaining the cause or reason. Avoid overusing at the beginning of sentences in formal writing. Often confused with 'so' which shows result rather than reason.
Spanish: porquePortuguese (BR): porquePortuguese (PT): porqueChinese (Simplified): 因为Chinese (Traditional): 因為Hindi: क्योंकिArabic: لأنَّBengali: কারণ - কেননাRussian: потому чтоJapanese: なぜなら - ので - からVietnamese: bởi vì - vìKorean: 왜냐하면 - 때문에Turkish: çünküUrdu: کیونکہIndonesian: karena
Example Sentences
She is happy because she passed the test.
basic
They left early because the movie was boring.
basic
We stayed inside because it was too cold out.
natural
I missed the bus because I woke up late.
natural
She didn't come to the party because she was feeling sick.
natural
I stayed home because it was raining.
basic