No. 208 in Ukrainian
адже
"Адже" means "because," "since," or "after all."
In a sentence
Чи знаєш ти це місто, адже воно дуже відоме?
Do you know this city? After all, it's very famous.
The word 'адже' is used here to emphasize a known fact or assumption.
Йому варто слухати, адже він має великий досвід.
He should listen, as he has extensive experience.
In this context, 'адже' acts as a logical connector, providing reasoning for the statement.
Будь обережним, адже дорога може бути слизькою.
Be careful, since the road might be slippery.
Here, 'адже' introduces a reason or cause related to the warning.
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