potomu

pətɐˈmu

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Translation

because, for that reason (usually followed by the word for that)

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Examples

опозда́л, проспа́л.

I was late because I overslept.

молчи́т , оби́делась.

She is silent because she has taken offence.

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That is exactly why I did not come.

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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 10: потому, там, надо and 11 more words.