quia

because

Usages of quia

• Timidus puer in horto sedet, quia ignem non amat.: (The timid boy sits in the garden, because he does not love fire.)
• Laetus sum, quia magister meus me laudat.: I am happy because my teacher praises me.
• Soror tua heri ad scholam venit, quia cum amica sua studere voluit.: Your sister came to the school yesterday, because she wanted to study with her friend.
• Femina forte in via stat sine timore, quia corpus suum bene scit.: By chance a woman stands in the street without fear, because she knows her body well.
• Filia respondet: "Librum lego, quia foris dies frigidus est.": The daughter answers: "I am reading a book, because outside the day is cold."
• Mater autem dicit: "Noli ianuam claudere, quia hospes intus manet.": Mother, however, says: "Do not close the door, because the guest is staying inside."
• Heri coquus piscem lente coquebat, quia fessus erat.: Yesterday the cook was slowly cooking the fish, because he was tired.
• Mater dicit ludum esse bonum, sed clamorem puerorum nimium esse, quia pueri diu non tacent.: Mother says the game is good, but that the noise of the boys is too much, because the boys do not keep quiet for a long time.
• Discipuli diu in bibliotheca manent, quia discere volunt etiam ea quae difficilia sunt, non solum quae facilia sunt.: The students stay in the library for a long time, because they want to learn even the things that are difficult, not only the things that are easy.
• Sic populus in urbe tutus est, quia hostes foris manent et nocte taciti non intrant.: Thus the people in the city are safe, because the enemies stay outside and do not enter silently at night.
• Puer hodie foris exire non potest, quia pluvia lente cadit.: Today the boy cannot go outside, because the rain is falling slowly.
• Discipulus eam in foro exspectat, quia epistulam accipere vult.: The student waits for her in the forum, because he wants to receive a letter.
• Servus aquam calidam ad cubiculum ferre non potest, quia fessus est.: The servant cannot carry warm water to the bedroom, because he is tired.
• Discipula aperte mercatorem accusat, quia pretium nimium petivit.: The female student openly accuses the merchant, because he asked too high a price.
• Hodie ad forum ire non possum, quia pluvia frigida cadit.: Today I cannot go to the forum, because cold rain is falling.
• Hospes in villa manet, quia pluvia frigida cadit.: The guest stays in the villa, because cold rain is falling.
• Idem faber scutum quoque ex ferro facit, quia milites in provincia arma volunt.: The same craftsman also makes a shield from iron, because the soldiers in the province want weapons.
• Postea clamor in foro iterum minuitur, quia iudex testem interrogat et tacere iubet.: Afterward the noise in the forum decreases again, because the judge questions the witness and orders everyone to be silent.
• Noli foris exire, quia nox obscura est.: Do not go outside, because the night is dark.
• Puer tantum aquam bibit, quia vinum non amat.: The boy drinks only water, because he does not like wine.
• Caupo respondet se pretium minuere non posse, quia amphora vini iam vacua est.: The innkeeper answers that he cannot lower the price, because the jar of wine is already empty.
• Avia respondet lanam utilem esse, quia ex lana tunicam texere potest.: Grandmother answers that wool is useful, because from wool she can weave a tunic.
• Mater rogat utrum pueri, quia sitim sentiunt, lac an aquam bibere velint.: Mother asks whether the boys, because they feel thirst, want to drink milk or water.
• Discipulus magistro veritatem dicit, quia mendacio non credit.: The student tells the teacher the truth, because he does not believe a lie.
• Uxor gaudet, quia vicina et serva simul rident.: The wife rejoices, because the neighbor and the female servant laugh together.
• Nemo respondet, quia serva in horto aquam portat.: No one answers, because the female servant is carrying water in the garden.
• Maritus et uxor simul cenam parant, quia hospes tandem venit.: The husband and wife prepare dinner together, because the guest finally arrives.
• Puella paene clamat, quia canis annulum capit.: The girl almost shouts, because the dog takes the ring.
• In bibliotheca tacere debes, quia alii libros legunt.: In the library you ought to be silent, because others are reading books.
• Discipuli in bibliotheca melius discunt, quia ibi tacent.: The students learn better in the library, because there they are silent.
• Mane puella ientaculum parvum sumit, quia magna fames eam excitat.: In the morning the girl eats a small breakfast, because great hunger wakes her.
• Puella in secunda pagina clare scribit, quia novum stilum habet.: The girl writes clearly on the second page, because she has a new stylus.
• Quia memoria eius bona est, puella verba nova non facile obliviscitur.: Because her memory is good, the girl does not easily forget the new words.
• Mater nondum domum redire potest, quia in foro panem adhuc quaerit.: Mother cannot return home yet, because she is still looking for bread in the forum.
• Puella in scalis sedet, quia gradus frigidi pedes eius laedunt.: The girl sits on the stairs, because the cold steps hurt her feet.
• Vobis per has scalas lente eundum est, quia gradus alti sunt.: You must go slowly on these stairs, because the steps are high.
• Avus dicit ver sibi semper gaudium dare, quia sol clarior est.: Grandfather says that spring always gives him joy, because the sun is brighter.
• Mihi domum eundum est, quia nox obscura est.: I must go home, because the night is dark.
• Autumnus pulcher est, quia folia multa in terra sunt.: Autumn is beautiful, because many leaves are on the ground.
• Boni discipuli magistris parent, quia disciplina et mos in schola utiles sunt.: Good students obey their teachers, because discipline and custom are useful in school.
• Bona discipula praemium accipit, quia officium suum bene facit.: A good female student receives a reward, because she does her duty well.
• Tu tunicam calidam induere debes, quia ventus frigidus est.: You must put on a warm tunic, because the wind is cold.
• Puer mel amat, quia sapor eius dulcis est.: The boy loves honey, because its taste is sweet.
• Postea idem pannus in mensa manet, quia serva festinat.: Afterward the same cloth remains on the table, because the female servant is hurrying.
• Cum ad villam pervenissent, puella et mater negaverunt iter difficile fuisse, quia vicus rectus erat.: When they had reached the house, the girl and her mother denied that the journey had been difficult, because the street was straight.
• Mihi ad forum eundum est, quia sal deest.: I must go to the forum, because salt is lacking.
• In foro mater nihil emit, quia non satis argenti in crumena habet.: In the forum mother buys nothing, because she does not have enough money in her purse.
• Magistra dicit discipulam diligentem esse, quia mendum cito corrigit.: The teacher says that the female student is diligent, because she corrects the mistake quickly.
• Magister dicit codicem veterrimum pulcherrimum quoque esse, quia cera et sigillum eius adhuc servantur.: The teacher says that the oldest book is also the most beautiful, because its wax and seal are still preserved.
• Ianitor portam urbis claudit, quia nox obscura est.: The doorkeeper closes the city gate, because the night is dark.
• Marcus diligentissimus est, quia menda cito corrigit.: Marcus is the most diligent, because he corrects mistakes quickly.
• Sporta servi plenissima est, quia panem, caseum, et olivas portat.: The servant’s basket is very full, because he is carrying bread, cheese, and olives.
• Discipuli in bibliotheca facilius discunt, quia ibi tacent.: The students learn more easily in the library, because they are silent there.
• Frater autem sero surgit, quia nocte non bene dormivit.: The brother, however, gets up late, because he did not sleep well at night.
• Post ientaculum puella in lecto iacet et librum legit, quia ei pectus dolet.: After breakfast the girl lies in bed and reads a book, because her chest hurts.
• Quia puer cecidit, parvum vulnus in genu habet, et paene nullus sanguis est.: Because the boy fell, he has a small wound on his knee, and there is almost no blood.
• Tibi sero ad lectum ire non licet, quia cras mane surgere necesse est.: You are not allowed to go to bed late, because tomorrow you must get up in the morning.
• Nobis ante iter aquam et panem parare necesse est, quia meridie omnes cibum petunt.: We must prepare water and bread before the journey, because at midday everyone asks for food.
• Pectus pueri calidum est, et sudor in pectore manet, quia per vicum et circum forum celerrime cucurrit.: The boy’s chest is warm, and sweat remains on his chest, because he ran very quickly through the street and around the forum.
• Meridie sudor in pectore servi manet, quia in horto multum laborat.: At midday sweat remains on the servant’s chest, because he works a lot in the garden.
• Mercator respondet oleum quoque carum constare, quia annus difficilis fuit.: The merchant answers that oil too costs a lot, because the year was difficult.
• Illud munus puellae gratum est, quia ipsa librum veterem semper legere amat.: That gift is pleasing to the girl, because she herself always loves to read an old book.
• Regina dicit se sacerdotem et vicinas quoque invitare, quia omnes laetas videre vult.: The queen says that she is inviting the priestess and the female neighbors too, because she wants to see everyone happy.
• Mater in foro nihil emit, quia panem nimium constare dicit.: Mother buys nothing in the forum, because she says that bread costs too much.
• Mater valde gaudet, quia filia veritatem dicit.: Mother rejoices greatly, because her daughter tells the truth.
• Post pluviam serva scopam capit ad verrendum atrium, quia folia et lutum ante ianuam iacent.: After the rain the female servant takes a broom to sweep the atrium, because leaves and mud lie before the door.
• Faber malleum et clavos ad reficiendum tectum portat, quia ventus tectum laeserat.: The craftsman carries a hammer and nails to repair the roof, because the wind had damaged the roof.
• Serva pannum ad mensam siccandam capit, quia stillae aquae in mensa manent.: The female servant takes a cloth to dry the table, because drops of water remain on the table.
• Mater dicit scopam novam emendam esse, quia vetus scopa nimis brevis est.: Mother says that a new broom must be bought, because the old broom is too short.
• Vespere omnes laeti sunt, quia vinea, atrium, et tectum nunc meliora sunt.: In the evening everyone is happy, because the vineyard, the atrium, and the roof are now better.
• Cras mane tibi surgere necesse est, quia ad scholam venire debes.: Tomorrow morning you must get up, because you must come to school.
• Post pluviam mensa siccanda est, quia stillae aquae in mensa manent.: After the rain the table must be dried, because drops of water remain on the table.
• Mater dicit panem emendum esse, quia nihil in domo est.: Mother says that bread must be bought, because there is nothing in the house.
• Puer timidus ignem tangere non vult, quia se laedere timet.: The timid boy does not want to touch the fire, because he fears hurting himself.
• Ianitor dicit se portam urbis mox clausurum esse, quia nox obscura est.: The doorkeeper says that he will soon close the city gate, because the night is dark.
• Dubito num Marcus meminerit quid magistra dixerit, quia is sine libro venit.: I doubt whether Marcus remembers what the teacher said, because he came without a book.
• Alter puer dicit se e somno surgere nolle, quia somnus adhuc dulcis sit.: Another boy says that he does not want to rise from sleep, because sleep is still sweet.
• Post scholam puellae ad fontem prope collem ambulant, quia ibi aqua purissima est.: After school the girls walk to the spring near the hill, because the water there is very pure.
• Mater dicit se etiam canem curare debere, quia aliquid e mensa auferre solet.: Mother says that she must also take care of the dog, because it usually carries something off from the table.
• Quia ventus crescit, nautae e portu celeriter discedunt.: Because the wind is growing stronger, the sailors leave the harbor quickly.
• Mercator autem discedere non vult, quia amphorae adhuc in portu manent.: The merchant, however, does not want to leave, because the jars are still in the harbor.
• Servus ad dominum propius venit, quia eum audire vult.: The servant comes nearer to the master, because he wants to hear him.
• In macello puella pira et ficus eligit, quia fructus recentes amat.: In the market the girl chooses pears and figs, because she likes fresh fruit.
• Serva ridet, quia feles murem capere vult, sed mus celer est.: The maid laughs, because the cat wants to catch the mouse, but the mouse is quick.
• Antequam coquus holera coquat, serva ea lavat, quia cruda adhuc sunt.: Before the cook cooks the vegetables, the maid washes them, because they are still raw.
• Ea in bibliotheca codicem veterrimum legit, quia libros veteres amat.: She reads a very old book in the library, because she loves old books.
• Magistra laudat studium Marci, quia discipulus studiosus cotidie paratus venit.: The teacher praises Marcus’s eagerness, because the studious student comes prepared every day.
• Non timeo ne Lucia erret, quia semper animo attento magistram audit.: I do not fear that Lucia may make a mistake, because she always listens to the teacher with an attentive mind.
• Magistra discipulae notam bonam dat, quia diligens est.: The teacher gives the student a good mark, because she is diligent.
• Vespere omnes domum revertuntur, quia ventus frigidus est.: In the evening everyone returns home, because the wind is cold.
• Noli in foro morari, quia mater domum redire vult.: Do not linger in the forum, because mother wants to return home.

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