weil: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “weil” mean?
The German coordinating conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', used to introduce a causal clause.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The German coordinating conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', used to introduce a causal clause.
In English, it is recognized only as the German loanword, not as an English word with independent meaning.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No differences in English usage, as the word is not used in either variety.
Connotations
When encountered, it solely connotes the German language.
Frequency
Frequency is zero in both corpora.
Grammar
How to Use “weil” in a Sentence
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Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
May appear in linguistics or foreign language papers discussing German.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Only in the context of German language instruction.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “weil”
Neutral
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “weil”
- Attempting to use 'weil' in an English sentence.
- Incorrectly applying English word order to a German clause introduced by 'weil'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'weil' is exclusively a German word. It is not used in English with any independent meaning.
It is pronounced /vaɪl/, similar to the English word 'vile'.
Both mean 'because', but 'weil' introduces a subordinate clause (verb at end), while 'denn' introduces a coordinated main clause (verb in second position).
Only if you are directly quoting a German source or explicitly discussing the German language. Otherwise, use the English 'because' or 'since'.
The German coordinating conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', used to introduce a causal clause.
Weil is usually n/a in register.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary function of the German word 'weil'?