заче́м
[za-chem]
what for, why
Example sentences
Зачем ты это сделал?
What did you do this for?
Зачем нам это нужно?
Why do we need this?
Зачем ты туда идешь?
What are you going there for?
Зачем звонить сейчас?
Why call now?
Зачем мне этот зонт?
What do I need this umbrella for?
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