کیونکہ

Giving a Reason with Because

Level 2

Separate what happened from the explanation for it.

How It Works

The reason can describe a state, a past event or a present action. Choose that clause’s tense from its meaning.

Compare اس لیے: کیونکہ introduces the reason, while اس لیے usually introduces the consequence or decision based on it.

Examples (4)

  1. ہم اندر آئے کیونکہ باہر سردی تھی۔

    We came inside because it was cold outside.

    The second clause gives the reason for coming in.

  2. میں آہستہ بول رہا ہوں کیونکہ بچہ سو رہا ہے۔

    I am speaking quietly because the child is sleeping.

    The two actions have different subjects.

  3. مریم خوش ہے کیونکہ خط آیا ہے۔

    Maryam is happy because a letter has arrived.

    The reason clause keeps masculine agreement with خط.

  4. ہم انتظار کریں گے کیونکہ بلال ابھی راستے میں ہے۔

    We will wait because Bilal is still on the way.

    A present reason supports a future decision.

How It Connects

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کیونکہLevel 2Giving a Reason with Because

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Connect a stated reason to the kind of information asked for by کیوں.

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