No. 557 in Dutch
doordat
"Doordat" means "because" or "as a result of."
In a sentence
Doordat het regent, blijven we binnen.
Because it is raining, we are staying inside.
"Doordat" is used here to introduce the cause or reason for staying inside.
Doordat hij te laat was, miste hij de trein.
Because he was late, he missed the train.
"Doordat" offers an explanation or causal relationship in this sentence.
Doordat zij ziek is, kan ze niet werken.
Because she is sick, she cannot work.
In this example, "doordat" explains why someone is unable to work.
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