Turkish · Question Words
Çünkü
Because
Beginnerconjunction
Definition
For the reason that.
Example
Geç kaldım çünkü yol tıkandı.
I was late because the road was blocked.
Etymology
'Çünkü' comes from an old Turkic conjunction highlighting causation, evolving through different Turkic dialects while preserving its original meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Çünkü' is used in both written and spoken Turkish, applying across formal and informal registers, and serves as a key connector in arguments.