Causality conjunction (çünkü)

Asking "Why?"

To ask for a reason, use the question word neden (why).

Why are you busy today?
Bugün neden meşgulsün?

Giving Reasons with "Çünkü" (Because)

To answer a neden question or explain a reason, use the conjunction çünkü (because).

Just like in English, state what is happening, add çünkü, and give the reason.

I am busy because I am doing homework.
Meşgulüm çünkü ödev yapıyorum.
I am reading this book because it is necessary.
Bu kitabı okuyorum çünkü gerekli.

Explaining Feelings and Situations

Use çünkü to explain physical states, emotions, or everyday occurrences.

Why do you feel tired?
Neden yorgun hissediyorsun?
I am resting because I feel tired.
Dinleniyorum çünkü yorgun hissediyorum.
His head aches because the street is noisy.
Onun başı ağrıyor çünkü sokak gürültülü.
He is angry because the students are very lazy.
O kızgın çünkü öğrenciler çok tembel.

Explaining Decisions

You can also pair çünkü with negative verbs to explain why you decide not to do something.

I am not going to the park because it is raining.
Parka gitmiyorum çünkü yağmur yağıyor.
I am not doing the homework here because it is dark.
Ödevi burada yapmıyorum çünkü karanlık.

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