Isso é porque você não teve mãe!
That's because you had no mother!
Language note: 'Teve' is the simple past of 'ter', meaning 'to have'.
Culture note: The phrase touches on the importance of family in Brazilian culture.
Context: The discussion leads to familial absence and its emotional impact.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Isso
[EE-soo]
this
Refers to a specific thing mentioned previously.
Isso é um bom exemplo.
This is a good example.
é
[eh]
is
Third person singular form of the verb 'to be'.
Isso é verdade.
This is true.
porque
[poor-KEH]
because
Introduces a reason or explanation.
Ele correu porque estava atrasado.
He ran because he was late.
você
[voh-SAY]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
Você está certo.
You are right.
não
[now]
not
Used to negate verbs or phrases.
Você não sabe.
You do not know.
teve
[TEH-vee]
had
Past tense of 'have'.
Ela teve uma ideia.
She had an idea.
mãe
[MYE]
mother
Female parent.
Minha mãe é amorosa.
My mother is loving.
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