감기 때문에 열이 나서 오늘은 쉬어야겠어요.
I have a fever because of a cold, so I should rest today.
Korean
때문
때문
Meaning: reason; cause; sake
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Example sentences
The game was canceled because of the rain.
그는 출장 때문에 바빴다.
He was busy because of a business trip.
태풍 때문에 우리 동네에 전기가 끊겼다.
The electricity was cut off in our neighborhood because of the typhoon.
서버 점검 때문에 사이트 이용이 중단되었습니다.
Site use has been suspended due to server maintenance.
그 영화는 성적인 내용 때문에 논란이 되었다.
That movie became controversial because of its sexual content.
아픈 다리 때문에 그의 걸음이 느렸다.
His pace was slow because of his sore leg.
더운 날씨 때문에 땀이 많이 났다.
I sweated a lot because of the hot weather.
지진 때문에 건물이 심하게 흔들렸어요.
The building shook severely because of the earthquake.
공사장 소음 때문에 잠을 잘 수 없었습니다.
I couldn't sleep because of the construction noise.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate the reason or cause for something. Often followed by a particle like '에'.
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