Translation of Slovak word "keďže" to English
keďže
/keɟʒe/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed to introduce the reason or cause for something; since, because, seeing that.
How to use
Subordinating causal conjunction introducing a subordinate causal clause ('since', 'seeing that', 'as'). It is placed at the beginning of the dependent clause and sets a comma before or around it. More formal than 'lebo'.
🇬🇧 English
since, because
Example sentence
Som unavený, keďže som celý deň pracoval.
I'm tired because I worked all day.
Zostaneme doma, keďže je vonku zlé počasie.
We will stay home, since the weather is bad outside.
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Common phrases
- keďže pršalo— since it was raining / as it rained
- keďže nemáme čas— since we have no time
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What does the Slovak word "keďže" mean?▼
The Slovak word "keďže" means "since, because" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Som unavený, keďže som celý deň pracoval." (which translates as "I'm tired because I worked all day.").
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