pətɐˈmu

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Translation

because, for that reason (usually потому что)

Examples

опоздал, проспал.

I was late because I overslept.

молчит , обиделась.

She is silent because she has taken offence.

пришёл.

That is exactly why I did not come.

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This word is part of lesson 2.