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-는 탓

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -는 탓 · -ㄴ 탓 · -은 탓

An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the reason or cause for the following negative phenomenon.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the reason or cause for the following negative phenomenon.

    앞에 오는 말이 뒤의 부정적인 현상이 생겨난 원인이나 까닭임을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • I keep gaining weight because I eat a lot of snacks.

  • Because of the sudden heavy rain, the children's picnic was postponed.

  • Because Jisu is a picky eater and doesn't eat a balanced diet, she has a rather small build.

  • That restaurant has good service and low prices, but because the food isn't good, it has few customers.

  • Despite starring a famous actor, that movie flopped purely because it was boring.

  • Seunggyu, even when customers complain, you have to respond kindly.

    Yes, I'm sorry. I made a mistake because I have no experience with part-time work.