Korean Lessons ᚛ Level 6 - Upper-Intermediate Korean #1 (Lessons 151 to 180) ᚛ Lesson 161 - Cause linked to a noun in Korean [-(으)로 인해(서)]
Cause linked to a noun in Korean [-(으)로 인해(서)]
We have already seen multiple ways of expressing cause and effect in Korean, such as the -아/어서 structure, the -(으)니까 structure, or words such as 때문 and 덕분.
In this lesson, we are going to see a form that allows us to express a cause linked to a noun: (으)로 인해(서).
The nominal cause with (으)로 인해(서)
One of the first particles we studied is the particle of means (으)로. On its own, it allows us to express the means used to carry out an action. Combined with 인해(서), it allows us to indicate that the noun is the cause of a consequence. It is used in the following manner:
[Cause: … Noun](으)로 인해(서) [Consequence]
- If the noun phrase ends with a vowel or with ㄹ: [Noun]로 인해(서)
- If the noun phrase ends with a consonant: [Noun]으로 인해(서)
The (으)로 인해(서) structure can mark a positive cause as well as a negative one. In English, it is generally translated by expressions such as "due to", "because of" or "thanks to".
수진이는 한순간의 말실수로 인해 모든 사람에게 신뢰를 잃었다.
→ Sujin lost everyone's trust because of a momentary slip of the tongue.
갑작스러운 돌풍으로 인해 한국행 비행기가 결항이 돼서 여섯 시간이나 공항에서 기다려야 했어요.
→ As the flight to Korea was cancelled due to a sudden gust of wind, I had to wait at the airport for six whole hours.
갑자기 추워진 날씨로 인해 감기에 걸려서 열도 나고 몸이 너무 안 좋아요. 오늘은 병원에 가 봐야겠어요.
→ Because of the sudden cold weather, I caught a cold, I have a fever and I feel really unwell. I should go see a doctor today.
요즘 업무 스트레스로 인해 불면증으로 잠을 자지 못했어요.
→ Lately, because of work stress, I have been suffering from insomnia and I haven't been able to sleep.
힘든 시절 도와준 친구의 도움으로 인해 다시 일어설 수 있는 용기와 희망을 가질 수 있었다.
→ Thanks to the help of a friend who supported me through hard times, I was able to find the courage and hope to get back on my feet.
고속도로에서 졸음운전으로 인해 교통사고가 매해 늘어나고 있습니다.
→ Traffic accidents due to drowsy driving on highways are increasing every year.
Differences between (으)로 인해(서) and 때문에 / 덕분에
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