mivel

This is the 81st most frequent Hungarian word.


mivel

"Since," "because," or "with what/with which," depending on context.


Here, 'mivel' is used as a conjunction introducing a causal clause, meaning 'because'.

Nem tudok elmenni a koncertre, mivel dolgoznom kell.

I cannot go to the concert because I have to work.


Here, 'mivel' is an interrogative adverb, meaning 'with what'.

Mivel magyarázható ez a különös viselkedés?

With what can this strange behavior be explained?


Here, 'mivel' is used in a question to mean 'what (instrument or activity).'

Hogy él, mivel foglalkozik mostanság?

How is he, what is he working on these days?