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why

/waɪ/

Traductions

whynoun

Rare countable noun, usually appearing in expressions such as 'whys and wherefores'.

whyadjective

Attributive use in noun phrases referring to reasons or causes; not a comparative adjective.

whyadverb

Interrogative and exclamatory use; also appears in indirect questions.

whyinterjection

Used to express surprise, hesitation, protest, or to introduce a remark.

whyadverb

/waɪ/

почемувопрос о причине

Why are you late for the meeting?

Почему ты опаздываешь на встречу?

Why did you buy so much food?

Зачем ты купил так много еды?

Traductions supplémentaires

отчегокнижн., устар.

Synonymes

for what reason

for what purpose

how come

what for

whynoun

a reason, cause, or explanation

The why behind the decision was never explained.

whyadjective

used attributively in phrases referring to a question about reasons or causes

The seminar explored why questions in biology.

whyadverb

for what reason; for what cause or purpose

Why did you leave so early?

used in exclamations or rhetorical questions to express surprise, protest, or emphasis

Why, that's incredible!

whyinterjection

an exclamation used to express surprise, protest, or emphasis

Why, I never expected to see you here!

whyadverb

For what reason or purpose.

She asked why he was late to the meeting.