bowiem

Meaning

1. as, because, for, which is why
2. namely
3. actually, forsooth
4. because; Further details are uncertain.

Hyphenated as

bo‧wiem

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɔ.vjɛm/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish bowiem. By surface analysis, univerbation of bo + wiem.

Sentences

" Zdaje mi się bowiem , że powietrze w tym pokoju staje się bardzo ciężkie ."

"It seems to me that the air in this room is getting very heavy."

Należy mu się marsz pogrzebowy , był to bowiem wojownik nieustraszony .

He deserved a funeral march, because he was a fearless warrior.