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Because & so in Korean
Learn how to connect ideas in Korean with these handy words 👇 🔴 왜냐하면 [waenyahamyeon] - because
How these words work together
Because and so are common connectors in Korean used to explain reasons and results. 왜냐하면 means "because" and introduces a reason. 그래서 and 그러니까 both mean "so" or "therefore" and show the result or conclusion. 그래서요 is a casual way to say "that's why" in conversation.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 왜냐하면 | waenyahamyeon | because |
| 그래서 | geuraeseo | so / therefore |
| 그러니까 | geureonikka | so (casual) |
| 그래서요 | geuraeseoyo | that's why |
Example sentences
비가 와요. 그래서 집에 있어요.
It is raining. So, I am staying at home.
왜냐하면 배고파서 음식을 먹었어요.
Because I was hungry, I ate food.
늦었어요. 그러니까 빨리 가야 해요.
I'm late. So, I have to go quickly.
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