A1 — Beginnerconjunction
perché
because, why, so that
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
poichésiccomedal momento chedato chevisto che
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nonostantesebbenemalgradobenchéeppure
Usage note
'Perché' is both 'why' (question) and 'because' (answer). With subjunctive it means 'so that' (affinché). Most common causal conjunction in Italian.
Example
"Non esco perché ho troppo lavoro."
"I'm not going out because I have too much work."
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