coz
word · lemma: because
Definition
'Coz' is an informal way of writing 'because', often used in casual speech or text messages.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal—used mainly in texting, chat, or song lyrics, never in formal or academic writing. Spelling can also appear as 'cause or 'cuz. Usually only used in speech or with friends.
Spanish: porque (informal) - ya que (informal)Portuguese (BR): porque (informal)Portuguese (PT): porque (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 因为（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 因為（口語）Hindi: क्योंकि (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: لأن (غير رسمي)Bengali: কারণ (অনানুষ্ঠানিক) - coz (ইংরেজি মতোই প্রয়োগ)Russian: потому что (разговорный)Japanese: だって - から (カジュアル)Vietnamese: tại vì - bởi vì (thân mật)Korean: 왜냐하면 (비격식적) - 왜냐면 (구어체)Turkish: çünkü (samimi)Urdu: کیوں کہ (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: soalnya - karena (gaul)
Example Sentences
She stayed home coz she was sick.
basic
We can't eat now coz dinner isn't ready.
basic
I'm late coz the bus broke down.
natural
Don't worry coz everything's gonna be fine.
natural
I can't go out coz it's raining.
basic
She didn't call me back coz she was busy all day.
natural