No. 9 in Icelandic
því
"Því" means "therefore," "because of it," or "that" (in certain contexts).
In a sentence
Ég borða ekki fisk þvi honum líkar ekki.
I don't eat fish because I don't like it.
Here, "því" is used as a conjunction meaning "because," showcasing causality.
Það var dimmt út því hann kveikti ljósin.
It was dark outside, so he turned on the lights.
In this case, "því" is demonstrating consequence between the prior and subsequent statements.
Því miður get ég ekki komið í dag.
Unfortunately, I cannot come today.
Here, "því" is used in the adverbial expression "því miður" to express regret or misfortune.
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