No. 3,973 in Russian
ибо
"For" or "because" (used in formal or literary contexts).
In a sentence
Мне нужно уйти рано, ибо мне нужно готовиться к экзамену.
I need to leave early, for I need to prepare for the exam.
In this sentence, 'ибо' is used to introduce the reason or explanation for the preceding statement.
Я рад, ибо сегодня светит солнце и тепло.
I am happy, for today it is sunny and warm.
Here, 'ибо' is providing the rationale behind the speaker's joy.
Она изучала книгу весь вечер, ибо материал был важным.
She studied the book all evening, for the material was important.
In this context, 'ибо' links the actions to its underlying cause, emphasizing the importance of the material.
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