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why in Russian

why in Russian is почему́, заче́м, отчего́ — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

why in Russian

почему́
adv
Pronounced: pochemu
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
заче́м
adv
Pronounced: zachem
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
отчего́
adv
Pronounced: otchego
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
как
intj
Pronounced: kak
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
о
intj
Pronounced: o
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
ого́
intj
Pronounced: ogo
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
причи́на
noun
Pronounced: prichina
Reason.
почему
noun
Pronounced: pochemu
Reason.

What does "why" mean?

  1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
    "Why did you leave so early?"
  2. noun The reason behind something.
    "We may never learn the why of his decision."
  3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
    "Why, I never expected to see you here!"

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.

Similar words in Russian

Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "why" in Russian?

"why" in Russian is почему́, заче́м, отчего́. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

How do you pronounce почему́?

"why" in Russian is почему́, pronounced "pochemu".

How do you use "why" in a sentence?

Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Russian, "why" is почему́, заче́м, отчего́.

Are there other ways to say "why" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 8 translations listed for "why": почему́, заче́м, отчего́, как, о, ого́.

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