This is the 633rd most frequent Hungarian word.
mert
"Because."
In this sentence, 'mert' is used as a conjunction meaning 'because', introducing the reason for the inability to go out to play.
Nem mehetek ki játszani, mert esik az eső.
I cannot go outside to play because it is raining.
Here, 'mert' connects the statement 'I like this book' with its reason, 'because it is very interesting'.
Szeretem ezt a könyvet, mert nagyon érdekes.
I like this book because it is very interesting.
In this sentence, 'mert' introduces the cause of not being able to go, 'because he had to work'.