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Decoded Slug: ~인 까닭에 [in kkadake] (Because, the reason why)
Korean Grammar Point
~인 까닭에 [in kkadake] (Because, the reason why)
~인 까닭에 [in kkadake] (Because, the reason why)
Short explanation:
This is used to indicate 'because' or 'the reason why'. It gives the reason or cause for the action in the main clause.
Formation:
Verb-기/ Adjective-은/ Noun-인 + 까닭에
Examples:
부모님이 건강하신 까닭에 저는 항상 행복해요.
Bumonim-i geonganghasin kkadake jeoneun hangsang haengbokhaeyo.
I am always happy because my parents are healthy.
날씨가 좋은 까닭에 저는 오늘 산책하러 갔어요.
Nalssi-ga jo-eun kkadake jeoneun oneul sancaekhaleo gasseoyo.
I went for a walk today because the weather was nice.
여행 준비를 철저히 한 까닭에 저는 여행 중에 불편함을 느끼지 않았어요.
Yeohaeng junbi-reul cheoljeohi han kkadake jeoneun yeohaeng jung-e bulbunham-eul neukkiji anhass-eoyo.
I did not feel uncomfortable during the trip because I thoroughly prepared for the trip.
문제를 꼼꼼히 살펴본 까닭에 방학 중에 공부할 때 하나도 다루지 않는 문제는 없어요.
Munje-reul ggomggomhi salpyeobon kkadake banghak jung-e gongbuhal ttae hanado daruji anneun munjeneun eopseoyo.
Because I carefully examined the problem, there are no problems I won't touch while studying during vacation.
Long explanation:
'~인 까닭에 [in kkadake]' is a conjunction expression used in Korean to describe the reason or cause of something. It is used to provide an explanation or a rationale for a consequent action, event, or situation. It has a similar meaning to 'because' or 'the reason why' in English. It is generally used in more formal or literary contexts in contrast to colloquial counterparts such as '때문에 [ttaemune]' or '해서 [haeseo]'.