YiWords
Same spelling：bởi vì
Meaning
- because
Examples
Tôi đến muộn bởi vì tắc đường.
I was late because of traffic.
Cô ấy khóc bởi vì buồn.
She cried because she was sad.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "because", but differ in register and usage.
Cause and Effect Expressions
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 A1.
How is bởi vì used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi đến muộn bởi vì tắc đường. (I was late because of traffic.); Cô ấy khóc bởi vì buồn. (She cried because she was sad.).
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