так как
Translation of так как
since
Russian word in Latin letters: tak kak
Meaning of так как
Союз, который объясняет причину, похож на «потому что».
used to give a reason, similar to 'because'
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Так как or с тех пор как?
с тех пор как
с тех пор как = since a time in the past
Don't mix them up. Since he moved (time) — с тех пор как; since it was raining (reason) — так как.
С тех пор как он переехал, мы не виделись.
We haven't met since he moved.
Так как магазин закрыт, купим хлеб завтра.
Since the shop is closed, we'll buy bread tomorrow.
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Since it was raining, we didn't go out.
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Так как шёл дождь, мы никуда не пошли.
I'll cook dinner, since you're tired.
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Я приготовлю ужин, так как ты устал.
так как synonyms
What's the difference between так как, поскольку, and потому что
Since: the same, a bit more formal.
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так как meaning: what does it mean?
used to give a reason, similar to 'because'
так как pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
так как is pronounced as [tak kak]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
так как definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Since it was raining, we didn't go out. Translation: Так как шёл дождь, мы никуда не пошли.
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