How do you use "seeing (that) / given (that)" in a sentence?

Given that you're new, I'll explain the rules. Seeing that it's raining, let's stay inside. Given the circumstances, we had no choice. Seeing as you're here, you might as well help.

seeing (that) / given (that)

Q: What does "seeing (that) / given (that)" mean?

Formal expressions for reason/cause 'Seeing that' and 'given that' introduce reasons, more formal than 'because': 'Given that prices are rising, we should save more.' 'Seeing that' is slightly less formal than 'given that.'

Grammar Pattern BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Formal

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Meaning: Formal expressions for reason/cause

表达原因/理由的正式表达

Expresiones formales para razón/causa

理由/原因を表す正式な表現

이유/원인을 나타내는 격식적 표현

'Seeing that' and 'given that' introduce reasons, more formal than 'because': 'Given that prices are rising, we should save more.' 'Seeing that' is slightly less formal than 'given that.'

'Seeing that'和'given that'引出原因，比'because'更正式：'Given that prices are rising, we should save more.'（鉴于价格上涨，我们应该多存钱。）'Seeing that'比'given that'稍微不那么正式。

'Seeing that' y 'given that' introducen razones, más formal que 'because': 'Given that prices are rising, we should save more.' 'Seeing that' es ligeramente menos formal que 'given that.'

「Seeing that」と「given that」は理由を導入し、「because」よりフォーマルです：「Given that prices are rising, we should save more.」「Seeing that」は「given that」よりやや非公式です。

'Seeing that'과 'given that'는 'because'보다 격식적인 이유를 나타내는 표현입니다: 'Given that prices are rising, we should save more.' 'Seeing that'은 'given that'보다 약간 덜 격식적입니다.

Examples

Given that you're new, I'll explain the rules.
鉴于你是新来的，我来解释一下规则。
Dado que eres nuevo, te explicaré las reglas.
あなたは新人なので、ルールを説明します。
당신이 신입이니까, 규칙을 설명해 드리겠습니다.
Seeing that it's raining, let's stay inside.
既然在下雨，我们就待在里面吧。
Viendo que está lloviendo, quedémonos adentro.
雨が降っているので、中にいましょう。
비가 오니까, 안에 있읍시다.
Given the circumstances, we had no choice.
鉴于情况，我们别无选择。
Dadas las circunstancias, no teníamos opción.
状況を考えると、選択肢はなかった。
상황을 고려하면, 선택의 여지가 없었다.
Seeing as you're here, you might as well help.
既然你在这里，不如帮个忙。
Ya que estás aquí, bien podrías ayudar.
ここにいるんだから、手伝ったら？
여기 온 김에, 도와주는 게 어때?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: spoken, written, formal

Tone: causal

✓ Do Say

Given that the deadline has passed...
鉴于截止日期已过...
Dado que el plazo ha pasado...
締め切りが過ぎたことを考えると...
마감 기한이 지났으므로...
Seeing that everyone is here...
既然大家都在这里...
Viendo que todos están aquí...
みんながここにいるので...
모두 여기 있으니...
Given the evidence, we must conclude...
鉴于证据，我们必须得出结论...
Dada la evidencia, debemos concluir...
証拠を考えると、結論を出さなければならない...
증거를 고려하면, 결론을 내려야 합니다...
Given that prices are rising...
鉴于价格在上涨……
Dado que los precios están subiendo...
物価が上昇していることを考えると…
물가가 오르고 있는 점을 감안하면...
Seeing that it rains...
既然下雨了……
Viendo que llueve...
雨が降っていることを考えると…
비가 오는 것을 보니...

✗ Don't Say

Given that prices raise... (use 'are rising')
Given that prices raise...（应使用'are rising'）
Given that prices raise... (usar 'are rising')
Given that prices raise...（「are rising」を使う）
Given that prices raise... ('are rising'을 사용해야 함)
Seeing it rains... (use 'seeing that/as')
Seeing it rains...（应使用'seeing that/as'）
Seeing it rains... (usar 'seeing that/as')
Seeing it rains...（「seeing that/as」を使う）
Seeing it rains... ('seeing that/as'를 사용해야 함)

Origin & History

Formal causal connectors

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal