Korean

덕분
Meaning: thanks to, because of
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

선생님 덕분에 한국어를 많이 배웠어요.
Thanks to you, teacher, I learned a lot of Korean.
초고속 인터넷 덕분에 큰 파일도 금방 받았다.
Thanks to ultra-high-speed internet, I downloaded a large file quickly.
이 음식은 특별한 소스 덕분에 맛있다.
This food is delicious thanks to its special sauce.
선배의 진심 어린 조언 덕분에 큰 힘이 되었다.
Thanks to the senior's sincere advice, it was a great source of strength.
그녀는 화려한 드레스 덕분에 파티에서 유난히 돋보였다.
She stood out exceptionally at the party thanks to her flashy dress.

Usage Notes

Used to express gratitude or attribute a positive outcome to someone or something. It has a positive nuance.

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