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Because (~reason)

6 phrases with native audio and pronunciation. Tap play to listen — everything on this page is free to read.

How it works

• 동사 + -아서/어서 + reason or result

Example sentences

1. 배가 고파서 밥을 먹어요.

   I'm eating because I'm hungry.

2. 피곤해서 일찍 잤어요.

   I slept early because I was tired.

3. 날씨가 좋아서 공원에 갔어요.

   I went to the park because the weather was nice.

4. 시간이 없어서 커피를 못 마셨어요.

   I couldn't drink coffee because I didn't have time.

5. 학교가 멀어서 버스를 타요.

   I take the bus because school is far.

6. 숙제가 많아서 바빠요.

   I'm busy because I have a lot of homework.