How is the word почему translated from Russian to English

English translation
why
adverb

Слово для вопроса о причине.

The word used to ask for a reason.

Examples with “почему”

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  • Почему ты смеёшься? — Why are you laughing?

  • Я так и не понял, почему он ушёл так рано. — I never understood why he left so early.

  • Вот именно поэтому мы держим запасной ключ. — That is exactly why we keep a spare key.

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