weil
because
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The German word "weil" is a conjunction meaning "because". It is used to introduce a subordinate clause that provides the reason or cause for the main clause.
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Made-up of words: "weil" is not a compound; it is a standalone conjunction without separable parts.
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Similar words:
- denn (because/for)
- da (since/as)
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Difference:
- "weil" introduces a subordinate clause and pushes the verb to the end of the clause (subordinate word order).
- "denn" is a coordinating conjunction, which does not change the word order and is generally used more in written or formal language.
- "da" is often used when the cause is known or given, and is a bit more formal.
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Examples
Ich gehe schlafen, weil ich müde bin.conjunction
I am going to sleep because I am tired.
Wir bleiben zu Hause, weil es draußen regnet.conjunction
We stay at home because it is raining outside.
Er freut sich, weil die Sonne scheint.conjunction
He is happy because the sun is shining.
Er fühlt sich gut, weil es sonnig ist.conjunction
He feels good because it's sunny.
Weil es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.conjunction
Because it is raining, we are staying at home.
Weil du müde bist, gehen wir jetzt langsam zurück.conjunction
Because you are tired, we are now slowly going back.
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