Because Meaning in English
word
/bɪˈkɑz/, /bɪˈkəz/, /bɪˈkɔz/, /bɪkəz/
bih-KAWZ, bih-KUHZ, bih-KAHZ, bih-kuhz
/bɪkˈʌz/
bih-KUZ
Definição
Used to give a reason or explanation for something.
Uso & 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
Frases de Exemplo
I stayed home because it was raining.
basic
She is happy because she passed the test.
basic
They left early because the movie was boring.
basic
I missed the bus because I woke up late.
natural
We stayed inside because it was too cold out.
natural
She didn't come to the party because she was feeling sick.
natural