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Translation

since, because, as

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Word origin

From poi ('then') and che ('that'), originally meaning 'after that', which shifted to a causal sense.

Origin
Italian
Root
poi + che

Examples

, .

Since it was raining, we stayed at home.

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I didn't reply because I didn't have my phone with me.

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Since you're late, we're leaving without you.

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