why in Irish
why in Irish is cad chuige, canathaobh, cén fáth — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Irish
cad chuige
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
canathaobh
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
cén fáth
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
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why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
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What is "why" in Irish?
"why" in Irish is cad chuige, canathaobh, cén fáth. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Irish, "why" is cad chuige, canathaobh, cén fáth.
Are there other ways to say "why" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "why": cad chuige, canathaobh, cén fáth.
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