why
why
asks for a reason
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why with Russian translation
why usage examples
Я не знаю, почему он ушёл рано.
I don't know why he left early.
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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?
What's the difference
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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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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Questions about this word
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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