English to Irish Meaning of why - cén fáth

Why :

cén fáth

adverb

cén fáth, Cad chuige, i cad, trí bhíthin an méid, ina bhfuil, ina bhfuil ar bhealach, ó cad

Whee :: wheeWhy :: cén fáthWhys :: whys

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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 ::

cén fáth nach

(2) that's why ::

sin é an fáth

(3) that is why ::

sin é an fáth

(4) why is that ::

Cén fáth é sin

(5) why so ::

Cén fáth

(6) the reason why ::

an fáth

(7) reason why ::

fáth

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

cén fáth nach

(2) that's why ::

sin é an fáth

(3) that is why ::

sin é an fáth

(4) why is that ::

Cén fáth é sin

(5) why so ::

Cén fáth

(6) the reason why ::

an fáth

(7) reason why ::

fáth

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

Cén fáth

2. for what reason ::

cén fáth

3. for what purpose ::

cad chuige

4. what for ::

Cad chuige

5. to what end ::

leis an méid a deireadh

6. wherefore ::

nadhbharsin

Noun

7. wherefore ::

nadhbharsin

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

The dark is coming for all of us. Why cry about it?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 10

- Is that WHY you're sending us home? - What? No.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

I don't understand WHY in this group I never get my way.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

Why is that?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

You know WHY you're here, don't you?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

Examples of why from TV Shows

The dark is coming for all of us. Why cry about it?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 10

- Is that WHY you're sending us home? - What? No.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

I don't understand WHY in this group I never get my way.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

Why is that?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

You know WHY you're here, don't you?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

English to Irish Dictionary: why

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

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English to Irish Dictionary: why

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

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