Romanian · Question Words
de ce
Why
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons.
Example
De ce ai întârziat?
Why were you late?
Etymology
'De ce' combines the preposition 'de' and the interrogative 'ce,' meaning 'of what or why.' It is a construct that has retained its meaning through the evolution of Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'De ce' is primarily used in spoken form and informal contexts to ask questions about reasons or justifications.