چرا

This is the 111th most frequent Persian word.

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چرا

"چرا" means "why" in English.


The word 'چرا' is used here as an interrogative adverb meaning 'why' to inquire reasons.

چرا دیر آمدی؟

Why are you late?


The word 'چرا' is employed similarly as a question word to ask about a reason for an action not taken.

چرا آنجا نرفتی؟

Why didn’t you go there?


Here, 'چرا که' is used to mean 'because,' providing the reason for the statement preceding it.

چرا که او مشغول بود.

Because he was busy.