Korean Grammar Point
~인 바 [in ba] (Since, because it's the case that)

Used to express 'since' or 'because it's the case that'.

Formation

Clause (with -인) + 바

Examples

모임이 취소된 바 있으므로, 오늘은 집에서 쉴 생각이에요.

Moim-i chwisodoen ba iss-eumyeo, oneul-eun jib-eseo swil saenggag-ieyo.

Since the meeting has been canceled, I plan to rest at home today.

그녀가 도착한 바 없으니, 아마 그녀는 우리를 기다리나 봐요.

Geunyeoga dochakhan ba eopseuni, ama geunyeoneun uril gidarina bwayo.

Since she hasn't arrived, she must be waiting for us.

이 바이러스가 감염된 바 있는 사람들은 자가 격리를 해야 합니다.

I baireoseuga gamyeomdoen ba issneun saramdeul-eun jaga gyeokrireul haeya hamnida.

People who have been infected with this virus must self-quarantine.

화장실을 사용한 바 있으니, 지금은 다른 사람이 사용할 수 있어요.

Hwajangsil-eul sayonghan ba iss-euni, jigeum-eun dareun saram-i sayonghal su isseoyo.

Since the bathroom has been used, someone else can use it now.

Long Explanation

'~인 바' is a formal grammar form used to provide a reason or cause for something. It is similar to saying 'since' or 'because it's the case that' in English and is most often found in written or formal contexts.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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