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Why
Translation of "why" into Russian
Definitions
why
Noun
UK
/waɪ/
US
/waɪ/
a reason, cause, or explanation
The why behind the decision was never explained.
why
Adjective
UK
/waɪ/
US
/waɪ/
used attributively in phrases referring to a question about reasons or causes
The seminar explored why questions in biology.
why
Adverb
UK
/waɪ/
US
/waɪ/
For what reason or purpose.
She asked why he was late to the meeting.
for what reason; for what cause or purpose
Why did you leave so early?
used in exclamations or rhetorical questions to express surprise, protest, or emphasis
Why, that's incredible!
why
Interjection
UK
/waɪ/
US
/waɪ/
an exclamation used to express surprise, protest, or emphasis
Why, I never expected to see you here!
Idioms and phrases
the whys and wherefores
They spent hours discussing the whys and wherefores of the new policy.
почему и зачемы
Они провели часы, обсуждая почему и зачемы новой политики.
why not
Why not go for a walk?
почему нет
Почему бы не пойти на прогулку?
why bother
Why bother cleaning if it will just get dirty again?
зачем беспокоиться
Зачем убираться, если все снова станет грязным?
why not
Why not go for a walk?
почему нет
Почему бы не пойти на прогулку?
why bother
Why bother cleaning if it will just get dirty again?
зачем беспокоиться
Зачем убираться, если все снова станет грязным?