No. 403 in Hebrew
מכיוון
Since; because.
In a sentence
אני לא יכול לבוא היום, מכיוון שאני עסוק.
I can't come today because I am busy.
Here, 'מכיוון' introduces the reason for why the individual is unable to come.
תכננתי לטייל בשמש, אך מכיוון שהתחיל לרדת גשם, נשארתי בבית.
I planned to walk in the sun, but since it started raining, I stayed at home.
Here, 'מכיוון' introduces the cause for the change in plans.
השיעור נדחה למחר, מכיוון שיש היום חופש לאומי.
The class was postponed to tomorrow since today is a national holiday.
Here, 'מכיוון' explains the condition leading to the postponement of the class.
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