bo
because
Beginner Conjunction
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Pronunciation
/bɔ/
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Cultural Note
'Bo' is the casual, everyday way to say 'because' in Polish. The more formal equivalent is 'ponieważ' or 'dlatego że.' In romantic conversations, 'bo' is universally used: 'Bo cię kocham' (Because I love you) — short, sweet, and deeply Polish.
📝 Example Sentences
Uśmiecham się, bo jesteś obok.
I'm smiling because you're next to me.
Zostańmy w domu, bo pada.
Let's stay home because it's raining.