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зачем meaning in English

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зачем adverb

to what end(for what purpose)
adverb

what for(for what reason; why)
adverb
[UK: ˈwɒt fɔː(r)] [US: ˈhwʌt ˈfɔːr]

why(for what reason)
adverb
[UK: waɪ] [US: ˈwaɪ]