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