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заче́м

daily used word (top 300)

1.
For what purpose?" or "What for? also Why?
Заче́м ты э́то сде́лал? - Why did you do this?
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.

Examples

Зачем Мэри идет на пикник с ним?Why is Mary going with him to the picnic?

Вот зачем они у́чат англи́йский.That is what they study English for.

Зачем ты де́лаешь э́то?Why are you doing this?

Тот, кто зна́ет, зачем он у́чится, у́чится лу́чше.He who knows why he learns, learns better.

Зачем ты передра́зниваешь Мэри?Why are you miming Mary?

Зачем проси́ть меня? Не лу́чше ли будет, если ты сам э́то сде́лаешь?Why ask me? Wouldn't it be better to do it yourself?

Зачем ты купи́л цветы́?Why did you buy flowers?

Зачем тебе солнцезащитные очки в тако́м темном ме́сте?What do you need sunglasses for in such a dark place?

Зачем ты у́чишься ка́ждый день?Why do you study every day?

Зачем ты хоте́ла меня ви́деть?Why did you want to see me?

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