Italian - English (British) translations for "perché"
"perché" Italian translation
Translation
why
Definition
Perché is an Italian conjunction that means 'because' or 'why'. It is used to introduce a reason or cause for something, or to ask for an explanation.
Part of speech
conjunction
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: because
Non posso uscire perché piove.
I can't go out because it's raining.
Meaning: why
Perché sei triste?
Why are you sad?
Meaning: in order to
Studio tanto perché voglio passare l'esame.
I study a lot in order to pass the exam.
Meaning: for what
Perché hai bisogno di soldi?
For what do you need money?
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Perché sei triste?
Why are you sad?
A1: Non posso uscire perché piove.
I can't go out because it's raining.
A1: Mangio frutta perché è sana.
I eat fruit because it's healthy.
B1: Ho studiato tanto perché volevo passare l'esame.
I studied a lot because I wanted to pass the exam.
B1: Sono andato al supermercato perché dovevo comprare il latte.
I went to the supermarket because I had to buy milk.
B1: Mi sono allenato ogni giorno perché volevo vincere la gara.
I trained every day because I wanted to win the race.
C1: Avevo preparato tutto nei minimi dettagli perché volessi che fosse perfetto.
I had prepared everything down to the smallest detail because I wanted it to be perfect.
C1: Sono rimasto a casa perché non mi sentivo bene.
I stayed at home because I didn't feel well.
C1: Ho deciso di viaggiare da solo perché volevo sperimentare l'avventura in solitudine.
I decided to travel alone because I wanted to experience the adventure on my own.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, perché is a very common word that you will hear and use frequently. It is often used in everyday conversations, as well as in more formal settings such as business meetings or academic presentations. Understanding how to use this conjunction correctly is essential for effective communication in Italian.
When used to introduce a reason or cause, perché is similar to the English word 'because'. For example, 'Ho mangiato troppo perché sono molto affamato' translates to 'I ate too much because I was very hungry'. On the other hand, when used to ask for an explanation, it is similar to the English word 'why'. For example, 'Perché non sei venuto alla festa?' translates to 'Why didn't you come to the party?'
It's important to note that in Italian, the word order can change depending on whether perché is being used to introduce a reason or to ask for an explanation. When introducing a reason, the subject comes before perché (e.g. 'Sono andato al cinema perché mi piace il film'). However, when asking for an explanation, perché comes at the beginning of the sentence (e.g. 'Perché non sei venuto alla festa?').