заче́м
daily used word (top 300)
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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.
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Singolin edited usage info 1 year ago.
