Use of Because, Cause, For, Since, Due to, Owing to, Because of & Others

Use of Because, Cause, For, Since, Due to, Owing to, Because of & Others

Because, Cause, For, Since, Due to, Owing to, Because of र अन्यको प्रयोग

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1. BECAUSE (किनभने — Reason/Cause)

Meaning: Direct reason for an action (कार्यको सिधा कारण)

Structure: Main clause + because + reason clause (Subject + Verb)

A. Because + Full Clause (Subject + Verb)

	English	Nepali
1	I stayed home because it was raining.	म घरमै बसें किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।
2	She was happy because she passed the exam.	उनी खुसी थिइन् किनभने उनी परीक्षा पास भइन्।
3	He didn't come because he was sick.	ऊ आएन किनभने ऊ बिरामी थियो।
4	We cancelled the trip because the weather was bad.	हामीले यात्रा रद्द गर्यौं किनभने मौसम खराब थियो।
5	I love Nepal because it has beautiful mountains.	मलाई नेपाल मन पर्छ किनभने यहाँ सुन्दर हिमालहरू छन्।

B. Because at the Beginning (Emphasis)

• Because it was late, we went home. → किनभने ढिलो भएको थियो, हामी घर गयौं।
• Because she studied hard, she got first division. → किनभने उनले कडा मेहनत गरिन्, उनले प्रथम श्रेणी पाइन्।

C. Why...? Because...

• Why are you late? Because the bus broke down. → तिमी किन ढिलो? किनभने बस बिग्रियो।
• Why did she cry? Because she lost her phone. → उनी किन रोइन्? किनभने उनको फोन हरायो।

Key Points:

• Because + clause (subject + verb) — किनभने + पूर्ण वाक्य
• Answers "Why?" — "किन?" को जवाफ दिन्छ
• Most common and direct reason — सबैभन्दा सामान्य र सिधा कारण

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2. BECAUSE OF (कारणले/को कारणले — Reason + Noun)

Meaning: Reason followed by noun/pronoun/gerund (NOT a clause)

Structure: Main clause + because of + noun/pronoun/V-ing

	English	Nepali
6	We stayed home because of the rain.	हामी पानीको कारणले घरमै बस्यौं।
7	She was absent because of her illness.	उनी आफ्नो बिरामीको कारणले अनुपस्थित थिइन्।
8	The flight was delayed because of bad weather.	खराब मौसमको कारणले उडान ढिलो भयो।
9	He lost his job because of his laziness.	आफ्नो अल्छीपनको कारणले उसले जागिर गुमायो।
10	Because of you, I got into trouble.	तिम्रो कारणले म समस्यामा परें।

Because vs Because of

Because + Clause	Because of + Noun
I stayed home because it was raining.	I stayed home because of the rain.
म घरमै बसें किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।	म पानीको कारणले घरमै बसें।
She left because she was tired.	She left because of tiredness.
उनी गइन् किनभने उनी थकित थिइन्।	उनी थकानको कारणले गइन्।

Rule: Because + Subject + Verb | Because of + Noun/Pronoun/V-ing

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3. SINCE (देखि/किनभने — Time + Reason)

A. Since = Time (समयदेखि)

Structure: Present Perfect + since + point of time

	English	Nepali
11	I have lived here since 2010.	म यहाँ २०१० देखि बसेको छु।
12	She has worked here since January.	उनी यहाँ जनवरीदेखि काम गरेकी छ।
13	We have been friends since childhood.	हामी बाल्यकालदेखि साथी छौं।
14	He has been sick since Monday.	ऊ सोमबारदेखि बिरामी छ।

B. Since = Reason (कारण) — Formal

Structure: Main clause + since + reason clause

#	English	Nepali
15	Since you are here, let's start the meeting.	तिमी यहाँ भएकोले, बैठक सुरु गरौं।
16	Since it was raining, we stayed inside.	पानी परिरहेकोले, हामी भित्र बस्यौं।
17	Since she was tired, she went to bed early.	उनी थकित भएकोले, उनी चाँडो सुतिन्।
18	Since you don't like it, I'll return it.	तिमीलाई मन नपरेकोले, म फिर्ता गर्छु।

Since vs Because

Since	Because
Known/obvious reason (ज्ञात कारण)	Direct/new reason (सिधा कारण)
More formal (औपचारिक)	More common (सामान्य)
Since you're busy, I'll go alone.	Because you're busy, I'll go alone.
तिमी व्यस्त भएकोले, म एक्लै जान्छु।	किनभने तिमी व्यस्त छौ, म एक्लै जान्छु।

Note: Since as reason is weaker than because. Since = "यो त थाहै छ" भन्ने भाव।

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4. FOR (किनभने — Formal/Literary Reason)

Meaning: Formal reason, often used in writing (औपचारिक कारण)

Structure: Main clause + for + reason clause

	English	Nepali
19	She was sad, for she had lost her dog.	उनी दुःखी थिइन्, किनभने उनले आफ्नो कुकुर गुमाएकी थिइन्।
20	He must be ill, for he looks pale.	ऊ बिरामी हुनुपर्छ, किनभने उसको अनुहार फिक्का छ।
21	I cannot go, for I have no money.	म जान सक्दिन, किनभने मसँग पैसा छैन।
22	The ground is wet, for it rained last night.	जमिन भिजेको छ, किनभने हिजो राति पानी पर्यो।

For vs Because

For	Because
Formal, literary (औपचारिक, साहित्यिक)	Common, everyday (सामान्य, दैनिक)
Reason comes AFTER (कारण पछि आउँछ)	Reason can come before/after
Weak causal link (कमजोर कारण)	Strong causal link (बलियो कारण)
Never at beginning of sentence	Can start a sentence
He stayed home, for it was raining.	He stayed home because it was raining.
ऊ घरमै बस्यो, किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।	ऊ घरमै बस्यो किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।

Important: For cannot be used at the beginning. ❌ "For it was raining, he stayed home." ✅ "He stayed home, for it was raining."

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5. DUE TO (को कारणले — Formal, Adjective)

Meaning: Caused by (formal, often after "be" verb)

Structure: Noun + be + due to + noun | Due to + noun + main clause

	English	Nepali
23	The delay was due to heavy traffic.	ढिलाइ भारी ट्राफिकको कारणले थियो।
24	His success is due to hard work.	उसको सफलता कडा मेहनतको कारणले छ।
25	The accident was due to careless driving.	दुर्घटना लापरवाह ड्राइभिङको कारणले थियो।
26	Due to the storm, all flights were cancelled.	आँधीको कारणले, सबै उडान रद्द भए।
27	The game was postponed due to rain.	पानीको कारणले खेल स्थगित भयो।

Due to vs Because of

Due to	Because of
Formal (औपचारिक)	Common (सामान्य)
Often after "be" verb (is/was)	Anywhere in sentence
The delay was due to rain.	The delay happened because of rain.
ढिलाइ पानीको कारणले थियो।	ढिलाइ पानीको कारणले भयो।
More formal/written	More spoken/informal

Traditional Rule: Due to follows "be" verb (adjective), because of modifies verb (adverb). In modern English, both are often interchangeable.

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6. OWING TO (को कारणले — Very Formal)

Meaning: Because of (very formal, mostly written)

Structure: Owing to + noun + main clause

	English	Nepali
28	Owing to the bad weather, the event was cancelled.	खराब मौसमको कारणले, कार्यक्रम रद्द भयो।
29	Owing to his illness, he couldn't attend.	आफ्नो बिरामीको कारणले, ऊ सहभागी हुन सकेन।
30	Owing to lack of funds, the project stopped.	पैसाको अभावको कारणले, परियोजना रोकियो।
31	The train was late owing to fog.	कुहिरोको कारणले रेल ढिलो भयो।

Owing to vs Due to

Owing to	Due to
Very formal (धेरै औपचारिक)	Formal (औपचारिक)
Usually at beginning (सुरुमा)	After "be" verb or beginning
British English preference	American English preference
Owing to rain, we stayed home.	The delay was due to rain.

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7. CAUSE (कारण — Noun/Verb)

A. Cause = Noun (कारण)

	English	Nepali
32	The cause of the fire was unknown.	आगलागीको कारण अज्ञात थियो।
33	Smoking is a major cause of cancer.	धूम्रपान क्यान्सरको प्रमुख कारण हो।
34	What is the cause of your happiness?	तिम्रो खुसीको कारण के हो?

B. Cause = Verb (कारण बन्नु)

	English	Nepali
35	Heavy rain caused the flood.	भारी वर्षाले बाढी निम्त्यायो।
36	His words caused her pain.	उसको शब्दले उनलाई दुःख दियो।
37	The accident caused a lot of damage.	दुर्घटनाले धेरै क्षति गर्यो।

C. 'Cause = Informal Short for Because (बोलीचाली)

	English	Nepali
38	I'm tired 'cause I didn't sleep.	म थकित छु किनभने म सुतेको थिइनँ।
39	She left 'cause she was angry.	उनी गइन् किनभने उनी रिसाएकी थिइन्।

Note: 'Cause (with apostrophe) = informal spoken English. Not used in formal writing.

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8. AS (कारणले — Reason, Formal)

Meaning: Because (formal, at beginning)

Structure: As + reason clause + main clause

	English	Nepali
40	As it was raining, we took an umbrella.	पानी परिरहेकोले, हामीले छाता लियौं।
41	As she was late, she missed the bus.	उनी ढिलो भएकोले, बस चुकिन्।
42	As you are my friend, I will help you.	तिमी मेरो साथी भएकोले, म तिमीलाई मद्दत गर्छु।
43	As he didn't study, he failed.	उसले पढेन, त्यसैले फेल भयो।

As vs Because

As	Because
Formal (औपचारिक)	Common (सामान्य)
Usually at beginning	Can be anywhere
Reason is known/obvious	Reason is new/direct
As it was late, we left.	We left because it was late.

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9. THEREFORE / SO / HENCE / THUS (त्यसैले — Result)

९. THEREFORE / SO / HENCE / THUS (त्यसैले — परिणाम)

A. So (त्यसैले — Informal)

	English	Nepali
44	It was raining, so we stayed home.	पानी परिरहेको थियो, त्यसैले हामी घरमै बस्यौं।
45	She was tired, so she went to bed.	उनी थकित थिइन्, त्यसैले सुतिन्।

B. Therefore (त्यसैले — Formal)

	English	Nepali
46	He didn't study; therefore, he failed.	उसले पढेन; त्यसैले, ऊ फेल भयो।
47	The road was blocked; therefore, we took another route.	बाटो अवरुद्ध थियो; त्यसैले, हामीले अर्को बाटो लियौं।

C. Hence (त्यसैले — Very Formal)

	English	Nepali
48	The evidence is clear; hence, he is guilty.	प्रमाण स्पष्ट छ; त्यसैले, ऊ दोषी छ।
49	She is honest; hence, everyone trusts her.	उनी इमानदार छिन्; त्यसैले, सबैले उनलाई विश्वास गर्छन्।

D. Thus (यसरी/त्यसैले — Formal)

	English	Nepali
50	He worked hard; thus, he succeeded.	उसले कडा मेहनत गर्यो; यसरी, ऊ सफल भयो।

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10. THAT'S WHY / THAT IS WHY (त्यसैले नै — Spoken)

	English	Nepali
51	I was sick. That's why I didn't come.	म बिरामी थिएँ। त्यसैले नै म आइनँ।
52	She studied hard. That's why she passed.	उनले कडा मेहनत गरिन्। त्यसैले नै उनी पास भइन्।

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11. NOW THAT (अब जब — Reason + Time)

	English	Nepali
53	Now that you're here, we can start.	अब जब तिमी यहाँ छौ, हामी सुरु गर्न सक्छौं।
54	Now that it's summer, we can swim.	अब जब गर्मी भयो, हामी पौडी खेल्न सक्छौं।

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12. IN THAT / INASMUCH AS (यस अर्थमा/किनभने — Very Formal)

	English	Nepali
55	He is lucky in that he has a good family.	ऊ भाग्यमानी छ किनभने उसँग राम्रो परिवार छ।
56	Inasmuch as you are the leader, you must decide.	तिमी नेता भएकोले, तिमीले निर्णय गर्नुपर्छ।

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13. COMPLETE COMPARISON TABLE

१३. पूर्ण तुलना तालिका

Word/Phrase	Followed by	Formality	Position	Nepali
Because	Clause (S+V)	Common	Any	किनभने
Because of	Noun/V-ing	Common	Any	को कारणले
Since	Clause (S+V)	Formal	Beginning	देखि/किनभने
For	Clause (S+V)	Literary	Middle/End	किनभने
Due to	Noun/V-ing	Formal	After "be"	को कारणले
Owing to	Noun/V-ing	Very Formal	Beginning	को कारणले
As	Clause (S+V)	Formal	Beginning	कारणले
Cause	Noun/Verb	Common	Any	कारण/निम्त्याउनु
'Cause	Clause (S+V)	Informal	Any	किनभने
So	Clause	Informal	Middle	त्यसैले
Therefore	Clause	Formal	Middle	त्यसैले
Hence	Clause	Very Formal	Middle	त्यसैले
Thus	Clause	Formal	Middle	यसरी
That's why	Clause	Spoken	Middle	त्यसैले नै
Now that	Clause	Common	Beginning	अब जब
In that	Clause	Very Formal	Middle	किनभने

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14. KEY DIFFERENCES SUMMARY

१४. मुख्य भिन्नताहरूको सारांश

A. Because vs Because of

Because + Clause	Because of + Noun
He failed because he was lazy.	He failed because of laziness.
ऊ फेल भयो किनभने ऊ अल्छी थियो।	ऊ अल्छीपनको कारणले फेल भयो।

B. Because vs Since vs As

Because (Direct)	Since (Known)	As (Formal)
Because it rained, we stayed.	Since it rained, we stayed.	As it rained, we stayed.
किनभने पानी पर्यो, हामी बस्यौं।	पानी परेकोले, हामी बस्यौं।	पानी परेकोले, हामी बस्यौं।

C. Due to vs Because of vs Owing to

Due to (Formal)	Because of (Common)	Owing to (Very Formal)
The delay was due to rain.	The delay was because of rain.	Owing to rain, there was delay.
ढिलाइ पानीको कारणले थियो।	ढिलाइ पानीको कारणले थियो।	पानीको कारणले ढिलाइ भयो।

D. Reason vs Result

Reason (कारण)	Result (परिणाम)
because, since, as, for, due to, owing to, because of	so, therefore, hence, thus, that's why
He was sick, so he didn't come.	He didn't come because he was sick.
ऊ बिरामी थियो, त्यसैले आएन।	ऊ आएन किनभने ऊ बिरामी थियो।

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15. COMMON MISTAKES

१५. सामान्य गल्तीहरू

Wrong ❌	Correct ✅	Nepali
Because of it was raining.	Because it was raining.	किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।
Because the rain, we stayed.	Because of the rain, we stayed.	पानीको कारणले हामी बस्यौं।
For it was raining, he stayed.	He stayed, for it was raining.	ऊ बस्यो, किनभने पानी पर्यो।
Due to he was late.	Due to his lateness.	उसको ढिलाइको कारणले।
Since 3 hours.	For 3 hours.	३ घण्टादेखि।
I have lived here since 3 years.	I have lived here for 3 years.	म यहाँ ३ वर्षदेखि बसेको छु।

Note: Since + point of time (2010, Monday) | For + duration (3 years, 2 hours)

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16. 60+ EXAMPLES IN CONTEXT

१६. ६०+ सन्दर्भमा उदाहरणहरू

	English		Nepali	Word Used
1	I'm late because I missed the bus.		म ढिलो भएँ किनभने बस चुकें।	Because
2	We stayed inside because of the storm.		आँधीको कारणले हामी भित्र बस्यौं।	Because of
3	Since you're free, help me please.		तिमी खाली भएकोले, मलाई मद्दत गर।	Since
4	She cried, for she was heartbroken.		उनी रोइन्, किनभने उनको मन दुखेको थियो।	For
5	The match was cancelled due to rain.		पानीको कारणले खेल रद्द भयो।	Due to
6	Owing to his hard work, he succeeded.		उसको कडा मेहनतको कारणले, ऊ सफल भयो।	Owing to
7	The flood was caused by heavy rain.		बाढी भारी वर्षाले निम्त्याएको थियो।	Cause
8	As she was tired, she slept early.		उनी थकित भएकोले, चाँडो सुतिन्।	As
9	It was hot, so we drank water.		गर्मी थियो, त्यसैले पानी पियौं।	So
10	He lied; therefore, no one trusts him.		उसले झूट बोल्यो; त्यसैले, कसैले विश्वास गर्दैन।	Therefore
11	I was busy. That's why I didn't call.		म व्यस्त थिएँ। त्यसैले नै फोन गरिनँ।	That's why
12	Now that you're 18, you can vote.		अब जब तिमी १८ भयौ, भोट हाल्न सक्छौ।	Now that
13	She passed because she studied hard.		उनी पास भइन् किनभने उनले कडा मेहनत गरिन्।	Because
14	He was absent because of fever.		ज्वरोको कारणले ऊ अनुपस्थित थियो।	Because of
15	Since it's raining, take an umbrella.		पानी परिरहेकोले, छाता ले।	Since
16	I couldn't sleep, for I was worried.		म सुत्न सकिनँ, किनभने म चिन्तित थिएँ।	For
17	The flight was delayed due to fog.		कुहिरोको कारणले उडान ढिलो भयो।	Due to
18	Owing to lack of time, we stopped.		समयको अभावको कारणले, हामी रोकियौं।	Owing to
19	Smoking causes many diseases.		धूम्रपानले धेरै रोग निम्त्याउँछ।	Cause
20	As he is rich, he helps the poor.		ऊ धनी भएकोले, गरिबलाई मद्दत गर्छ।	As
21	She was hungry, so she ate.		उनी भोकाएकी थिइन्, त्यसैले खाइन्।	So
22	He is honest; hence, he is respected.		ऊ इमानदार छ; त्यसैले, उसलाई सम्मान गरिन्छ।	Hence
23	The road was wet. That's why the accident happened.		बाटो भिजेको थियो। त्यसैले नै दुर्घटना भयो।	That's why
24	Now that the exam is over, let's celebrate.		अब जब परीक्षा सकियो, मनाउँ।	Now that
25	I love her because she is kind.		म उसलाई माया गर्छु किनभने ऊ दयालु छ।	Because
26	He failed because of his carelessness.		आफ्नो लापरवाहीको कारणले ऊ फेल भयो।	Because of
27	Since you insist, I'll come.		तिमी जिद्दी गरेकोले, म आउँछु।	Since
28	She must be sleeping, for the light is off.		उनी सुतिरहेकी हुनुपर्छ, किनभने बत्ती निभेको छ।	For
29	His success is due to his parents.		उसको सफलता आफ्ना आमाबुबाको कारणले छ।	Due to
30	Owing to the strike, shops were closed.		हडतालको कारणले, पसल बन्द थिए।	Owing to
31	The storm caused great damage.		आँधीले ठूलो क्षति निम्त्यायो।	Cause
32	As it was late, we went home.		ढिलो भएकोले, हामी घर गयौं।	As
33	He was sick, so he stayed home.		ऊ बिरामी थियो, त्यसैले घरमै बस्यो।	So
34	She didn't study; therefore, she failed.		उनले पढिनन्; त्यसैले, फेल भइन्।	Therefore
35	I forgot. That's why I'm late.		म बिर्सें। त्यसैले नै ढिलो भएँ।	That's why
36	Now that you mention it, I remember.		अब जब तिमीले भन्यौ, मलाई सम्झना आयो।	Now that
37	We cancelled because of the virus.		भाइरसको कारणले रद्द गर्यौं।	Because of
38	Since she's my sister, I must help.		उनी मेरी बहिनी भएकोले, मद्दत गर्नुपर्छ।	Since
39	He was promoted due to his dedication.		आफ्नो समर्पणको कारणले उसको बढुवा भयो।	Due to
40	Owing to heavy snow, the road closed.		भारी हिमपातको कारणले, बाटो बन्द भयो।	Owing to
41	Poverty causes many social problems.		गरिबीले धेरै सामाजिक समस्या निम्त्याउँछ।	Cause
42	As you know, I'm leaving tomorrow.		तिमीलाई थाहा छ, म भोलि जाँदैछु।	As
43	It rained, so the ground is wet.		पानी पर्यो, त्यसैले जमिन भिजेको छ।	So
44	He works hard; hence, he earns well.		ऊ कडा मेहनत गर्छ; त्यसैले, राम्रो कमाउँछ।	Hence
45	She was crying. That's why I asked.		उनी रोइरहेकी थिइन्। त्यसैले नै सोधें।	That's why
46	Now that we're here, let's enjoy.		अब जब हामी यहाँ छौं, आनन्द लिऔं।	Now that
47	I respect him because he is honest.		म उसलाई सम्मान गर्छु किनभने ऊ इमानदार छ।	Because
48	The event was cancelled because of rain.		पानीको कारणले कार्यक्रम रद्द भयो।	Because of
49	Since you're older, you should guide.		तिमी ठूलो भएकोले, मार्गदर्शन गर्नुपर्छ।	Since
50	She stayed, for she had nowhere to go.		उनी बसिन्, किनभने उनीसँग जाने ठाउँ थिएन।	For
51	The delay was due to technical issues.		ढिलाइ प्राविधिक समस्याको कारणले थियो।	Due to
52	Owing to his age, he retired.		आफ्नो उमेरको कारणले ऊ सेवानिवृत्त भयो।	Owing to
53	The fire caused huge loss.		आगलागीले ठूलो क्षति निम्त्यायो।	Cause
54	As it's Sunday, the bank is closed.		आइतबार भएकोले, बैंक बन्द छ।	As
55	He was tired, so he rested.		ऊ थकित थियो, त्यसैले आराम गर्यो।	So
56	She lied; therefore, I don't trust her.	उनले झूट बोलिन्; त्यसैले, म विश्वास गर्दिनँ।			Therefore

 

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I was sleeping. That's why I didn't answer.

म सुतिरहेको थिएँ। त्यसैले नै मैले जवाफ दिइनँ।

That's why

 

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Now that it's clear, let's proceed.

अब जब कुरा स्पष्ट भयो, अगाडि बढौँ।

Now that

 

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He succeeded because he never gave up.

ऊ सफल भयो किनभने उसले कहिल्यै हार मानेन।

Because

 

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The project failed due to poor planning.

खराब योजनाको कारणले परियोजना असफल भयो।

Due to