How to say "That's why" in Darija

"That's why" in Moroccan Darija is dak-chi 3l-ech. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.

داكشي علاش

dak-chi 3l-ech

That's why

Cultural context

Used to explain the reason for something.

Level 2

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