YiWords
Same spelling：bởi vì
Meaning
- because
Examples
Tôi đến muộn tại kẹt xe.
I was late because of the traffic jam.
Tại sao bạn buồn?
Why are you sad?
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "because", but differ in register and usage.
Related Words
FAQ
How do you say "because" in Vietnamese?
"because" in Vietnamese is bởi vì.
What does bởi vì mean in English?
bởi vì means "because" (conjunction). because.
How is bởi vì pronounced?
bởi vì has 2 syllables: bởi: hỏi (dipping-rising) · vì: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is bởi vì in Vietnamese?
bởi vì is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A2.
How is bởi vì used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi đến muộn tại kẹt xe. (I was late because of the traffic jam.); Tại sao bạn buồn? (Why are you sad?).
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