Russian Word of the Day
почему
po-che-MU • interrogative adverb — 12th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: why; for what reason
Examples
- Почему ты опоздал?
(Why were you late?) - Я не понимаю, почему он ушёл.
(I don't understand why he left.) - Почему здесь так холодно?
(Why is it so cold here?)
Synonyms
- зачем
- отчего
Use почему to ask about reasons or causes. It appears in direct questions and in subordinate clauses (e.g., "Я не знаю, почему..."). Note the difference from "зачем": почему asks for a cause (why), while зачем asks about purpose or intention (what for).
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