This is the 44th most frequent Hungarian word.
ugyanis
"Ugyanis" means "namely" or "because" in English, used to explain or clarify.
In this sentence, 'ugyanis' explains the reason for not being able to attend the meeting.
Nem mehetek el a találkozóra, ugyanis beteg vagyok.
I cannot attend the meeting as I am sick.
Here, 'ugyanis' provides clarification for the request to bring an additional plate.
Kérlek, hozz még egy tányért, ugyanis egy vendég még érkezik.
Please bring one more plate, as one more guest is coming.
In this case, 'ugyanis' indicates the cause of the action of hurrying home.