sillä — meaning in English

English meaning

• because conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
• for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
• since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.

Senses

sillä is used for these senses in English:

• because As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
• for (formal, literary) Because.
• since Because.
• therewith With this, that or those.

for — full definition

1. prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
2. prep Because of, or as the reason for.
3. prep In support of, or in favor of.
4. prep Covering a period of time or distance.
5. prep In exchange for.

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