want

Meaning

because

Etymology

From Old Frisian hwant, hwante, hwande, hwanda, from Proto-Germanic *hwandê.

Sentences

Dat is hurd nedich, want der is noch in lange wei te gean .

This is urgently needed, because there is still a long way to go.

Dizze besite wurdt lestiger, want der moat jild weromfrege wurde .

This visit will be more difficult, because money must be asked for.

Moarns binne wy grommelich, want de moarn wurdt ús altyd wer te betiid brocht .

In the morning we are grumpy, because the morning is always brought to us too early.

De iepening ferrûn net hielendal neffens plan, want de boat mei pommeranten krige maleur.

The opening did not go completely according to plan, because the boat with pommerants had an accident.

Dit is in stik effisjinter want de besettingsgraad is no leech .

This is much more efficient because the occupancy rate is now low.

Wy knipperje middeis hiel even want de jetlag slacht sonder genede ta .

We blink very briefly in the afternoon because the jet lag hits without mercy.