почему́
Daily used word (top 200)
Why? How come?
Think of почему as focusing on past or present circumstances, looking for an explanation of a cause.
Почему́ ты опозда́л?
Why are you late?
Usage info
Difference in usage between "заче́м & почему́":: Think of почему as focusing on past or present circumstances, looking for an explanation of a cause. Think of зачем as focusing on future-oriented reasoning, looking for intent or purpose.
Examples
- Почему я должен пе́ред тобой извиня́ться?Why should I apologize to you?
- Почему Таро так хорошо говори́т по-английски?Why can Taro speak English so well?
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Singolin edited usage info 1 year ago.
Singolin edited translation and usage info 1 year ago.
Singolin edited translation and usage info 1 year ago.
Singolin edited translation and usage info 1 year ago.






















