No. 30 in Polish
bo
"Bo" means "because" in English.
In a sentence
Nie poszłam na wycieczkę, bo padał deszcz.
I didn’t go on the trip because it was raining.
In this sentence, 'bo' introduces a causal relationship explaining the reason for not going on the trip.
Chciałem wyjść wcześniej, bo się spóźniałem.
I wanted to leave earlier because I was running late.
Here, 'bo' again indicates a reason: why the subject wanted to leave earlier.
Kupiłem więcej chleba, bo może ktoś do nas przyjdzie.
I bought extra bread because someone might visit us.
In this context, 'bo' is used to justify an anticipatory action based on a possibility.
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