Translation of Italian word "perché" to English
perché
/perˈke/
How to use
The Italian conjunction 'perché' means 'why, because' (Why, because). It links words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. A typical usage pattern is 'Perché non rispondi al telefono?' (Why don't you answer the phone?).
🇬🇧 English
why, because
Example
Perché non rispondi al telefono?
Why don't you answer the phone?
Sono felice perché ho superato l'esame.
I'm happy because I passed the exam.
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- Perché non rispondi al telefono?— Why don't you answer the phone?
- Sono felice perché ho superato l'esame.— I'm happy because I passed the exam.
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What does the Italian word "perché" mean?▼
The Italian word "perché" means "why, because" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Perché non rispondi al telefono?" (which translates as "Why don't you answer the phone?").
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