I've always been confused with these too. As far as I can understand they both mean why...
What's the difference?
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I've always been confused with these too. As far as I can understand they both mean why...
What's the difference?
Почему = why
Зачем = for what purpose
someone else will probably post a link to a more through explanation ...
http://masterrussian.net/mforum/faq.php#3
http://masterrussian.net/mforum/viewtopic.php?t=4647
http://masterrussian.net/mforum/viewtopic.php?t=2650
http://masterrussian.net/mforum/viewtopic.php?t=2084
http://masterrussian.net/mforum/viewtopic.php?t=1397
Next time you know what to do before you ask a question :)
^^Ugh! Why do I always do that?! :oops:
Sorry! :wink: