No. 132 in Slovak
keďže
"Keďže" means "since" or "because."
In a sentence
Keďže mám voľno, môžem navštíviť novú výstavu.
Since I have a day off, I can visit the new exhibition.
Here, 'keďže' indicates the reason or cause, similar to 'since' or 'because' in English.
Keďže sme sa už stretli, môžeme pokračovať v diskusii.
Since we have already met, we can continue the discussion.
In this sentence, 'keďže' is used to explain the condition that leads to the suggested action, indicating causality.
Keďže si mi to pripomenul, nezabudnem sa zajtra zúčastniť.
Since you reminded me, I won't forget to participate tomorrow.
Here, 'keďže' connects the cause (being reminded) to the consequence (not forgetting), exemplifying rationale or explanation.
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