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

noun

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

synonym:
• why
,
• wherefore

1. Iemesls vai nodoms, kas ir darbības vai situācijas pamatā, it īpaši frāzē “čukst un kurferi”'

sinonīms:
• kāpēc
,
• pirms tam

Examples of using

I asked Tom why he didn't like Mary.

Es jautāju Tomam, kāpēc viņam nepatika Marija.

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

Es jautāju Tomam, kāpēc viņš vakar nebija ballītē.

I want to know why you're doing this.

Es gribu zināt, kāpēc jūs to darāt.

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

Es tikai devu savu viedokli, kāpēc jūs man šādi uzbrūkat?

I don't understand why people idolize criminals.

Es nesaprotu, kāpēc cilvēki elko noziedzniekus.

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

Es nevaru izdomāt iemeslu, kāpēc Toms to izdarīja.