względu

In a sentence

• Nie poszedłem na spotkanie ze względu na deszcz.

  I did not attend the meeting because of the rain.

  In this sentence, "względu" is part of the expression "ze względu na", which means "because of" or "due to" in English. It introduces a reason or cause for the action.

• Wziąłem pod uwagę wszystkie względy przy wyborze mieszkania.

  I considered all reasons/factors in choosing the apartment.

  Here, "względy" means "reasons" or "concerns" and indicates the aspects or considerations taken into account.

• Bez względu na trudności, kontynuujemy nasz projekt.

  Regardless of the difficulties, we continue our project.

  In this example, "względu" is part of the phrase "bez względu na", meaning "regardless of" or "irrespective of," expressing a disregard for certain factors.