Russian Word of the Day
почему
po-CHE-mu • adverb (interrogative) — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: why; for what reason
Examples
- Почему ты пришёл позже?
(Why did you arrive later?) - Почему свет выключен?
(Why is the light off?) - Я не знаю, почему он молчит.
(I don't know why he is silent.)
Synonyms
- зачем
- отчего
Почему is used to ask for a reason or cause. Use it in direct questions (Почему? ) and in indirect questions (Я не знаю, почему...). Note: зачем asks about purpose or intent (what for), while почему asks about the reason or cause.
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