γιατί
Asking Why
Γιατί introduces a question about a reason.
How It Works
Γιατί introduces a question about a reason.
It also means because when introducing an explanation, so punctuation, intonation and the surrounding clause matter. A question beginning γιατί does not itself require a special verb mood.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Γιατί φεύγεις; | Why are you leaving? |
| Γιατί γελάς; | Why are you laughing? |
| Γιατί ρωτάς; | Why are you asking? |
Examples (3)
- Γιατί φεύγεις;
Why are you leaving?
- Γιατί γελάς;
Why are you laughing?
- Γιατί ρωτάς;
Why are you asking?
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a finite question before adding a word that asks for one particular part of its answer.
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