English to Estonian Meaning of why - miks

Why :

miks

adverb

miks, milleks, milles, milliste vahenditega, Millisel viisil, millest

Whee :: wheeWhy :: miksWhys :: whys

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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 ::

miks mitte

(2) that's why ::

sellepärast

(3) that is why ::

sellepärast

(4) why is that ::

miks nii

(5) why so ::

miks nii

(6) the reason why ::

põhjus, miks

(7) reason why ::

põhjus miks

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

miks mitte

(2) that's why ::

sellepärast

(3) that is why ::

sellepärast

(4) why is that ::

miks nii

(5) why so ::

miks nii

(6) the reason why ::

põhjus, miks

(7) reason why ::

põhjus miks

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

kuidas

2. for what reason ::

mis põhjusel

3. for what purpose ::

mis eesmärgil

4. what for ::

milleks

5. to what end ::

mida lõpu

6. wherefore ::

mispärast

Noun

7. wherefore ::

mispärast

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

You know WHY not. Someone will see.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6

Why have you agreed to grant Earl Haraldson such a big funeral?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 6

- I can't date Amy. - Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Why don't we do it more often?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 12

Why don't you think she's fine? She sounds fine. She looks fine.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

Examples of why from TV Shows

You know WHY not. Someone will see.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6

Why have you agreed to grant Earl Haraldson such a big funeral?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 6

- I can't date Amy. - Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Why don't we do it more often?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 12

Why don't you think she's fine? She sounds fine. She looks fine.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

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