nounadverbconjunctioninterjection

why

почему

This word is used to ask for a reason or explanation for something.

The explanation is being prepared.

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Examples

Why did you change your mind?adverb

Почему ты передумал?

Tell me why he is sad.conjunction

Скажи мне, почему он грустный.

Do you know why they are late?conjunction

Ты знаешь, почему они опоздали?

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