| Level | A1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adverb |
| Front | why |
| IPA | /waɪ / adverb |
| Back | niçin, neden |
| Back 2 | why (adverb) /waɪ /
adverb
1 for
what reason
niçin, neden
Why was she so late?
I wonder why they went.
Why is it that everything I cook tastes
awful?
‘I'm not staying any longer.’ ‘Why not?’
2 used
for giving or talking about a reason for sth
...
sebebi
The reason why I'm leaving
you (seni terk etme sebebim) is obvious.
I'm tired and that's why (bu
yüzden) I'm in such a bad mood.
IDIOMS
why
ever
used to show that you
are surprised or angry
ne
demeye
Why ever didn't you phone?
why
not?
used for making or
agreeing to a suggestion
neden
olmasın, niçin
Why not phone her tonight?
‘Shall we go out tonight?’ ‘Yes, why not?’
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