Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weil
conjunction
/vaɪl/
Definition
a German conjunction used to mean ‘because.’ It introduces a subordinate clause that explains the reason for the main clause.
Examples
- Ich liebe dich, weil du freundlich bist. (I love you because you are kind.)
- Er bleibt zu Hause, weil es regnet. (He is staying home because it is raining.)
Meaning
The term relates to reasons or explanations in relation to actions or facts presented in a sentence.
Synonyms
- because
- sine
