bo

bo

"Bo" means "because" in English.

In this sentence, 'bo' introduces a causal relationship explaining the reason for not going on the trip.

Nie poszłam na wycieczkę, bo padał deszcz.

I didn’t go on the trip because it was raining.

In this context, 'bo' is used to justify an anticipatory action based on a possibility.

Kupiłem więcej chleba, bo może ktoś do nas przyjdzie.

I bought extra bread because someone might visit us.

Here, 'bo' again indicates a reason: why the subject wanted to leave earlier.

Chciałem wyjść wcześniej, bo się spóźniałem.

I wanted to leave earlier because I was running late.