No. 543 in Hungarian
amiért
The Hungarian word "amiért" means "for which" or "because of which" in English.
In a sentence
Ez az ok, amiért szeretnék veled beszélni.
This is the reason why I would like to talk with you.
Here, 'amiért' introduces a clause explaining the reason.
A dolog, amiért idejöttem, nagyon fontos.
The matter for which I came here is very important.
In this instance, 'amiért' introduces a clause specifying the purpose.
Köszönöm a támogatást, amiért sokkal könnyebb dolgom volt.
Thank you for the support, because of which my task was much easier.
Here, 'amiért' introduces a causal relationship explaining the reason my task was easier.
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