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perché

"perché" means "because, why" in Italian. It is number 80 on the frequency list, in A1 (conj).

Meaning

because, why; so, so that, in order that; why

IPA

/perˈke/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Ma perché?
  But why?
  Tatoeba: martin / FeuDRenais
• Perché io?
  Why me?
  Tatoeba: Pharamp / CK
• Perché no?
  Why not?
  Tatoeba: Pharamp / CK

Learned together

In the course, "perché" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• grazie thank you, thanks
• chi who, whom
• tuo your, yours
• beh well
• sia both ... and
• nel in the
• lui he
• ehi hey!
• suo his, her, its

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