No. 586 in Serbian

зашто

"Зашто" means "why" in English.

In a sentence

Зашто касниш на час?
Why are you late to class?
Used to ask for a reason or explanation.
Не разумем зашто је то важно.
I don't understand why that is important.
Highlights the reason or cause of the importance.
Он ме је питао зашто сам овде.
He asked me why I am here.
Used within a reported or indirect question.

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