Translation of Polish word "ponieważ" to English
ponieważ
/pɔɲɛvaʂ/
Meaning
ConjunctionBy or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
How to use
The causal conjunction 'ponieważ' (because/since) is used to introduce subordinate clauses of reason. It is slightly more formal than 'bo'. Always place a comma before 'ponieważ' when it appears in the middle of a sentence (e.g., 'Nie przyszedłem, ponieważ chorowałem').
🇬🇧 English
because
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ponieważ
Translation: because
Example Sentences
On nie przychodzi, ponieważ jest chory.
He doesn't come because he's sick.
Ja nie mogę iść, ponieważ mam lekcję.
I can't go because I have a lesson.
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- a ponieważ— and since
- ponieważ tak— because so
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The Polish word "ponieważ" means "because" in English.
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