No. 8,510 in Polish
powodem
"Powodem" means "the reason" or "the cause" in English.
In a sentence
Powodem mojego spóźnienia była awaria samochodu.
The reason for my delay was a car malfunction.
Used as a noun meaning 'the reason' in a causal relationship.
Co jest powodem Twojego złego samopoczucia?
What is the reason for your malaise?
Here, it is used as a noun inquiring about the cause of a condition.
Powodem zmiany planów była niesprzyjająca pogoda.
The reason for the change of plans was unfavorable weather.
Used to explain the causality of a decision-making situation.
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