так как

Russian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈtaˌkːak]

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• IPA^(key): [ˈtak kak]

Conjunction

та́к как • (ták kak)

1. as, since, because, inasmuch as

   Synonym: (abbreviation) т. к. (t. k.)

Usage notes

• Begins the clause. Shifts of this conjunction from its first place are very rare and are likely to be felt grammatically degenerate by native speakers.