weil
Translation
because, since, as
Examples
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Berlin leben will.
I am learning German because I want to live in Berlin.
Er kommt nicht zur Arbeit, weil er krank ist.
He is not coming to work because he is sick.
Grammar Patterns
Main clause, ((weil)) Subordinate clause (Main clause), (because) (subordinate clause) Ich esse, weil ich Hunger habe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: da; Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
Cognate with English 'while', but shifted meaning to cause/reason.
Memory Tips
Think: 'Why?' -> 'Weil...'. The sounds are similar.