vaɪ̯l

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Translation

because

Word origin

From Middle High German die wīle, the while, which narrowed from during the time that to because.

Origin
Middle High German
Root
wīle
English cognates
while

Examples

, krank .

I am not coming because I am ill.

regnet, bleiben .

Because it is raining, we are staying at home.

? .

Why? Because that is how I want it.

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This word is part of lesson 2.