because in Latin

because in Latin is propter, causā, ex — because means for the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.

because in Latin

propter

adv

causā

adv

prō

adv

quia

conj

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

quod

conj

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

quoniam

conj

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

proptereā quod

conj

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

prō eō quod

conj

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

prō eō quod

conj

As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

quandoquidem

conj

As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

quippe quī

conj

As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

quoniam

conj

As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

quoniam

intj

Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer to a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".

What does "because" mean?

conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
"She stayed home because she was feeling unwell."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

because in a sentence

She stayed home because she was feeling unwell.
We left early because of the traffic forecast.

Similar words in Latin

as being for when

Common Latin translations

the of to and a in I that you it on with

Frequently asked questions

What is "because" in Latin?

"because" in Latin is propter, causā, ex. because means: For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.

How do you use "because" in a sentence?

Example: "She stayed home because she was feeling unwell." In Latin, "because" is propter, causā, ex.

Are there other ways to say "because" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 12 translations listed for "because": propter, causā, ex, ob, prō, quia.

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