SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
weil/vaɪ̯l/because; since
weil is a German subordinating conjunction that means because or since. It is pronounced /vaɪ̯l/.
Definitions
1.introduces a reason or cause; because(causal)
a.introduces a subordinate clause explaining the reason for something
Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.—I am staying at home because I am sick.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weil" mean in English?
- "weil" means because or since. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "weil"?
- "weil" is pronounced /vaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "weil"?
- "weil" is a subordinating conjunction in German.
