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"Because" in Italian: perché
perché
Because in Italian is perché (pehr-KEH). Same word asks why: Perché? Keep perché as its own word before the reason.
Canceling plans
Resto a casa perché sto male.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce perché
Say it
pehr-KEH
/perˈke/
Perché stresses KEH: pehr-KEH. Final accent on e. Do not soften the k.
"Because" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| perché | because / why Reason or question. | Reason or question. |
| proprio perché | precisely because Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| non perché… ma perché… | not because… but because… Contrast. | Contrast. |
| ecco perché | that's why Wrapping up. | Wrapping up. |
How to use perché in real life
- 1Canceling plans
Resto a casa perché sto male.
I'm staying home because I feel sick.
Perché.
- 2Choosing a seat
Mi siedo qui perché c'è ombra.
I'm sitting here because there's shade.
Perché.
- 3Explaining a purchase
L'ho comprato perché costava poco.
I bought it because it cost little.
Perché.
Mistakes English speakers make with perché
Incorrect: Resto perchéé piove. (wrong spelling)
Correct: Resto perché piove.
One accent: perché.
Incorrect: Vengo because è tardi.
Correct: Vengo perché è tardi.
Use perché, not English because.
Good to know
Kids hear perché? all day from curious adults. In answers, perché starts the reason without needing extra words.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Explaining a late arrival
ChatPal
Perché sei in ritardo?
Why are you late?
You
Perché il tram era pieno e ne ho perso uno.
Because the tram was full and I missed one.
ChatPal
Capisco. Allora mangiamo qui perché è vicino.
I get it. Then let's eat here because it's close.
You
Sì, perfetto.
Yes, perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Because" in Italian
Because and why are the same?
Yes: perché covers both; tone and word order tell them apart.
How do I answer why?
Start with perché + reason.
That's why?
Ecco perché.
Pronunciation?
pehr-KEH with stress on KEH.
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