Korean

때문

때문
Meaning: reason; cause; sake
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

비 때문에 경기가 취소되었다.
The game was canceled because of the rain.
감기 때문에 열이 나서 오늘은 쉬어야겠어요.
I have a fever because of a cold, so I should rest today.
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.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate the reason or cause for something. Often followed by a particle like '에'.

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