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заче́м

Daily used word (top 300)

Translation

  • For what purpose?" or "What for? also Why?

    Example: Заче́м ты э́то сде́лал? - Why did you do this?

    Info: Think of зачем as focusing on future-oriented reasoning, looking for intent or purpose.

Usage info

Difference in usage between "заче́м & почему́": Think of зачем as focusing on future-oriented reasoning, looking for intent or purpose. Think of почему as focusing on past or present circumstances, looking for an explanation of a cause. Reply with что́бы or зате́м, что́бы.

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