English to Xhosa Meaning of why - ngoba

Why :
ngoba

ngoba, ukwenzela ntoni, ngayiphi, koko indlela, apho ku, apho indlela, koko

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Definitions of why in English
Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Examples of why in English
(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.
Related Phrases of why
(1) why not ::
ngoba kutheni
(2) that's why ::
kunjalo ngoba
(3) that is why ::
kungako kunjalo
(4) why is that ::
kutheni kunjalo
(5) why so ::
kutheni njalo
(6) the reason why ::
isizathu sokuba
(7) reason why ::
isizathu sokuba
Synonyms
Adverb
1. how come ::
kanjani
2. for what reason ::
ukuba yintoni isizathu
3. for what purpose ::
ngayiphi injongo
4. what for ::
ukwenzela ntoni
5. to what end ::
ngayiphi injongo
6. wherefore ::
Kungoko
Noun
7. wherefore ::
Kungoko
Different Forms
whee, why, whys
Word Example from TV Shows
Why? Did you hit a roadblock with invisibility?

Why? Did you hit a roadblock with invisibility?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4

Yes, and that is why...

Yes, and that is WHY...

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

That's why I'm here, okay?

That's WHY I'm here, okay?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 1

Why?

Why?

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2


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