Translation meaning & definition of the word "why" into Indonesian language

noun

1. The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

synonym:
• why
,
• wherefore

1. Penyebab atau niat yang mendasari suatu tindakan atau situasi, terutama dalam frasa `mengapa dan di mana'

sinonim:
• mengapa
,
• karenanya

Examples of using

I asked Tom why he didn't like Mary.

Saya bertanya kepada Tom mengapa dia tidak menyukai Mary.

I asked Tom why he wasn't at the party last night.

Saya bertanya kepada Tom mengapa dia tidak ada di pesta tadi malam.

I want to know why you're doing this.

Saya ingin tahu mengapa Anda melakukan ini.

I just gave my viewpoint, why are you attacking me like this?

Saya hanya memberikan sudut pandang saya, mengapa Anda menyerang saya seperti ini?

I don't understand why people idolize criminals.

Saya tidak mengerti mengapa orang mengidolakan penjahat.

I can't figure out the reason why Tom did it.

Saya tidak tahu alasan mengapa Tom melakukannya.