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.
Example:Почему́ ты опозда́л?
Why are you late?
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? Потому что его семье́ нужны́ бы́ли де́ньги, вот почему.Why? Because his family needed the money, that's why.
- Почему он жил в Соединённых шта́тах?Why did he live in the United States?
- Почему бы тебе ради разнообразия не сходи́ть пообе́дать со мной?Why don't you dine out with me for a change?
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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.






















