и́з-за
very common #251
preposition
- 1.
because of, due to, owing to
Самолёт разби́лся и́з-за оши́бки пило́та.
The plane crashed because of a pilot's error.
+ Genitive. Usually (though not only) for unwelcome causes.
- 2.
from behind, from, out from behind
Оте́ц зако́нчил обе́д и встал и́з-за стола́.
Father finished his meal and got up from the table.
+ Genitive. Indicates movement away from a place behind or beyond something.
Usage info
the expression из-за is communally used in negative situations, problems or unfavorable causes, although not exclusively.
Examples
Из-за пробле́мы загрязне́ния во́здуха, велосипе́ды, возможно, однажды заме́нят автомоби́ли.
Because of the problem of air pollution, the bicycle may some day replace the automobile.
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