Polish words / 3001–3250 / no. 3225

bowiem

/ˈbɔvʲɛm/conjunction#3225 most common

because, since, for

Usage noteFormal and written; it never starts its clause and usually comes second.

Examples

  • Wróciłem wcześniej, byłem bowiem bardzo zmęczony.
    I came back early, for I was very tired.
  • Nie przyszła, musiała bowiem zostać w pracy.
    She didn't come, since she had to stay at work.

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