weil

Based on: Weile
Goethe A2 Conjunction
1.

because

Opposite: obwohl
(Makes the verb(s) move to the end. The meaning shifted from stuff being true at the same time ("while") to one being the reason for the other.)
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  • Ich esse eine Pizza, weil ich hungrig bin.
  • I eat a pizza, because I am hungry.
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The meanings of “denn”

'denn' can mean 'because', but it's also a really common addition to questions in daily life. Today, we'll find out what exactly it expresses there.

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Denn vs Weil – What’s the Difference

"denn" and "weil" both mean "because". But they're different in grammar, tone and also in scope so you can't really just interchange them.

Vocab: weil, denn, weil vs denn

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‘weil’ vs ‘denn’ – The Learning Quiz

'weil' and 'denn' both mean 'because', but they're not the same. In this interactive quiz, we uncover and practice the key differences between them.

Vocab: weil, denn

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How many meanings does the German word 'weil' have?

weil has 1 distinct meaning: 1. because.

What is 'weil' related to?

The word 'weil' is related to Weile.

Where can I learn more about 'weil'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'weil':

The meanings of “denn”
'denn' can mean 'because', but it's also a really common addition to questions in daily life. Today, we'll find out what exactly it expresses there.
Read article

Denn vs Weil – What’s the Difference
"denn" and "weil" both mean "because". But they're different in grammar, tone and also in scope so you can't really just interchange them.
Vocab: weil, denn, weil vs denn
Read article

‘weil’ vs ‘denn’ – The Learning Quiz
'weil' and 'denn' both mean 'because', but they're not the same. In this interactive quiz, we uncover and practice the key differences between them.
Vocab: weil, denn
Read article