English to Hebrew Meaning of why - למה

Why :

למה

adverb

למה, בשביל מה, במה, באילו אמצעים, בה, באיזו דרך, ממה ש

Whee :: ואוWhy :: למהWhys :: ה"למה

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

למה לא

(2) that's why ::

זה למה

(3) that is why ::

זו הסיבה

(4) why is that ::

למה

(5) why so ::

למה ככה

(6) the reason why ::

הסיבה למה

(7) reason why ::

סיבה למה

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

למה לא

(2) that's why ::

זה למה

(3) that is why ::

זו הסיבה

(4) why is that ::

למה

(5) why so ::

למה ככה

(6) the reason why ::

הסיבה למה

(7) reason why ::

סיבה למה

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

איך יכול להיות

2. for what reason ::

מאיזו סיבה

3. for what purpose ::

לאיזו מטרה

4. what for ::

בשביל מה

5. to what end ::

למה סוף

6. wherefore ::

לָמָה

Noun

7. wherefore ::

לָמָה

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Okay, WHY don't you just tell him you made a mistake?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

That's WHY he bent the knee.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 4

That's WHY we need to get the Hammer up and running, you know?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 4

...and you might not even get WHY.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11

Why don't you sit and catch your breath?

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4

Examples of why from TV Shows

Okay, WHY don't you just tell him you made a mistake?

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

That's WHY he bent the knee.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 4

That's WHY we need to get the Hammer up and running, you know?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 4

...and you might not even get WHY.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11

Why don't you sit and catch your breath?

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4

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English to Hebrew Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Hebrew language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Hebrew and in English language.

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