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because
Introduces a subordinate clause that gives the reason or cause for the action in the main clause. The verb in the subordinate clause comes at the end.
Ich kann heute nicht kommen, weil ich krank bin.
I can't come today because I am sick.
because
In colloquial speech, introduces a main clause that gives a reason. The verb then stands in second position, similar to the conjunction 'denn' (because/for).
Ich gehe schon mal vor, weil ich muss den Zug noch erwischen.
I'll go on ahead, because I still have to catch the train.
As a subordinating conjunction, 'weil' (because) introduces a subordinate clause. The conjugated verb must therefore always stand at the end of the clause. This is the correct form in written and standard language.
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Berlin arbeiten möchte.
I am learning German because I would like to work in Berlin.
In spoken language, 'weil' (because) is often used like a main-clause conjunction. The verb then stands directly after 'weil' in position 2. This use is very common but is considered colloquial.
Ich kann nicht mitkommen, weil ich muss noch lernen.
I can't come along, because I still have to study.
The position of the verb reveals the style. If the verb is at the end, it is standard language. If it is in position 2 after 'weil' (because), it is colloquial speech. Pay attention to this when listening in order to understand the context better.
Er kommt nicht mit, weil er müde ist.
He is not coming along because he is tired.
because
Denn and weil both give a reason. After denn, a main clause follows with normal word order, while weil introduces a subordinate clause and usually places the verb at the end. Use denn to join two main clauses and weil for an embedded reason.
Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.
I’m staying home because I’m sick.
Ich bleibe zu Hause, denn ich bin krank.
I’m staying home because I’m sick.
