Perquè
Example: No vaig a la festa perquè estic cansat.
Definition
"Perquè" is a Catalan conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause, similar to 'because' in English. It connects a statement with the explanation for it, as in 'No vaig a la festa perquè estic cansat' meaning 'I am not going to the party because I am tired.'
Etymology
The word "perquè" comes from the Latin phrase 'per quod,' meaning 'through which' or 'because.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to serve as a conjunction indicating cause or reason. Did you know? Its form closely resembles the French 'parce que,' which shares the same Latin roots.
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"Perquè" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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