No. 44 in Hungarian
ugyanis
"Ugyanis" means "namely" or "because" in English, used to explain or clarify.
In a sentence
Nem mehetek el a találkozóra, ugyanis beteg vagyok.
I cannot attend the meeting as I am sick.
In this sentence, 'ugyanis' explains the reason for not being able to attend the meeting.
Kérlek, hozz még egy tányért, ugyanis egy vendég még érkezik.
Please bring one more plate, as one more guest is coming.
Here, 'ugyanis' provides clarification for the request to bring an additional plate.
Siettem haza, ugyanis vártam egy fontos hívást.
I hurried home as I was expecting an important call.
In this case, 'ugyanis' indicates the cause of the action of hurrying home.
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