-는 바람에

Meaning

1. 1

   An expression used to indicate that an act or state mentioned in the preceding statement is the cause or reason for the following statement.

   앞의 말이 나타내는 행동이나 상태가 뒤에 오는 말의 원인이나 이유가 됨을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

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• 삼촌은 내가 어릴 적에 미국으로 이민을 가시는 바람에 얼굴도 뵌 적이 없다.

  Because my uncle emigrated to America when I was little, I've never even seen his face.

• 길이 너무 막히는 바람에 늦었어요.

  I was late because the traffic was so bad.

• 비가 오는 바람에 소풍을 못 가게 되었다.

  Because it rained, we couldn't go on the picnic.

• 지금이 몇 신데 라면을 먹어?

  Do you know what time it is? You're eating ramyeon now?

  야근하느라 저녁도 못 먹는 바람에 배고파 죽겠어.

  I was working late and couldn't even have dinner, so I'm starving.