How to Say ‘Because’ in Italian
Perché
per-KEH
[per-KEH]
💬 Usage Tip: [Perché] can mean both "why?" and "because," so the meaning comes from the sentence, not the word alone. Here it's clearly giving a reason: [Perché io gioco bene.]
Phrase Breakdown
Perché
[per-KEH]
because / why
Can mean why in questions or because in answers; context decides. Here it often introduces a playful explanation.
Perché con te ogni battuta sembra più divertente?
Why does every joke seem more fun with you?
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