Seeing that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsiɪŋ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

SEE-ing that, SEE-ing that

UK

sˈiːɪŋ/ /ðˈæt

SEE-ing that

Definition

Used to introduce a reason or explanation, meaning 'because' or 'since'. It gives the cause for why something happens or is decided.

Usage & Nuances

Somewhat formal and mainly used in written or formal spoken English. 'Seeing that' usually begins a sentence and is followed by a clause stating the reason. Similar to 'since' and 'because', but a bit more emphatic or explanatory. Not common in very casual speech.

• Spanish: ya que - dado que
• Portuguese (BR): já que - visto que
• Portuguese (PT): visto que - já que
• Chinese (Simplified): 既然 - 鉴于
• Chinese (Traditional): 既然 - 鑑於
• Hindi: चूंकि - क्योंकि
• Arabic: نظرًا لأن - بما أن
• Bengali: যেহেতু - যতোক্ষণ দেখা যায়
• Russian: учитывая что - поскольку
• Japanese: 〜ので - 〜だから
• Vietnamese: vì - do
• Korean: ~이니 - ~이므로
• Turkish: madem ki - çünkü
• Urdu: چونکہ - اس لیے کہ
• Indonesian: karena - mengingat

Example Sentences

Seeing that it was raining, we stayed inside.

basic

Seeing that you are busy, I will come back later.

basic

Seeing that he forgot his keys, I called him.

basic

Seeing that no one else volunteered, I took the job.

natural

Seeing that it's so late, let's finish this tomorrow.

natural

Seeing that you know the area, can you show us around?

natural