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почему́

Daily used word (top 200)

Translation

  • Why? How come?

    Example: Почему́ ты опозда́л? - Why are you late?

    Info: Think of почему as focusing on past or present circumstances, looking for an explanation of a cause.

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.

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  • Singolin edited usage info 5 months ago.
  • Singolin edited translation and usage info 5 months ago.
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  • Singolin edited translation and usage info 5 months ago.

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