Pattern: -(아/어)서는
-(아/어)서는 (-(a, (a, eo)seo-neun, eo)seoneun)
-(아/어)서는 is used to express cause or reason while emphasizing the result or state.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Indicates cause or reason and emphasizes the resulting state or consequence.
When to use
explaining negative results, linking cause and effect, emphasizing states
The nuance
Attach '-아서는' or '-어서는' to the verb stem. It mainly emphasizes a negative result or state caused by the preceding clause, highlighting a direct causal relationship.
너무 늦게 와서는 일을 제대로 할 수 없어요.
neo-mu neuj-ge wa-seo-neun il-eul je-dae-ro hal su eop-eo-yo., neo mu neuj ge wa seo neun il eul je dae ro hal su eop eo yo.
'-아서서는' clearly links the cause 'coming late' with the negative result.
술을 마셔서는 운전을 하면 안 돼요.
sul-eul ma-syeo-seo-neun un-jeon-eul ha-myeon an dwae-yo., sul eul ma syeo seo neun un jeon eul ha myeon an dwae yo.
Strongly connects cause and effect, suitable for prohibition.
아침에 일찍 일어나서는 기분이 좋아졌어요.
a-chim-e il-jjik il-eo-na-seo-neun gi-bun-i joh-a-jyeoss-eo-yo., a chim e il jjik il eo na seo neun gi bun i joh a jyeoss eo yo.
'-아서서는' is used to emphasize negative results, so it is inappropriate for positive outcomes.
그 사람이 거짓말을 해서서는 믿을 수 없어요.
geu sa-ram-i geo-jis-mal-eul hae-seo-seo-neun mit-eul su eop-eo-yo., geu sa ram i geo jis mal eul hae seo seo neun mit eul su eop eo yo.
Clearly links the cause (lying) with the negative result.
열심히 공부해서서는 시험에 합격할 수 있어요.
yeol-sim-hi gong-bu-hae-seo-seo-neun si-heom-e hap-gyeok-hal su iss-eo-yo., yeol sim hi gong bu hae seo seo neun si heom e hap gyeok hal su iss eo yo.
For positive results, '-아서서는' should not be used; other grammar is preferred.
Which sentence correctly uses '-아서서는'?
What is the correct usage of '-아서서는'?
