왜냐하면(wae-nya-ha-myeon, waenyahamyeon)
왜냐하면 is a conjunction used to explain reasons, connecting a sentence that states a cause or reason.
Nuances
- Used to clearly state reasons at sentence start or middle.
- More suitable for written/formal contexts than spoken.
- Must be followed by a clause containing the reason.
- Often followed by a comma after 왜냐하면.
When to use
Formal explanation, Giving reasons, Logical writing
In context
왜냐하면 usually appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence, leading a clause that explains a reason. It is not combined with sentence endings like ‘-기 때문이다’ or ‘-서’ and must be followed by a clause stating the cause. It is more common in written or formal language than in casual speech.