de ce

See also: dece and d̦ece

Romanian

Etymology

de (“of, for”) + ce (“what”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [deˈt͡ʃe]

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Adverb

de ce

1. why

   Nu știu de ce plânge, dar a spus ceva despre o fată numită Sorina.

   I don't know why he's crying, but he said something about a girl named Sorina.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see de,‎ ce.

   De ce ai nevoie?

   What is it you need?

See also

• pentru că