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No. 760 in Catalan

perquè

"Perquè" in Catalan means "because" or "why," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • No vaig venir perquè estava ocupat.

    I did not come because I was busy.

    Here, 'perquè' introduces a causal clause to explain the reason for not coming.

  • Per què has arribat tard?

    Why did you arrive late?

    Here, 'Per què' is used as a question phrase to ask for the reason.

  • Estudio cada dia perquè vull millorar.

    I study every day because I want to improve.

    Here, 'perquè' is used as a conjunction to indicate the cause of studying regularly.

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