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Decoded Slug: ~(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 [(eu)n/neun tase] (Because of)
Korean Grammar Point
~(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 [(eu)n/neun tase] (Because of)
~(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 [(eu)n/neun tase] (Because of)
Short explanation:
Used to express the cause of a negative result or situation; 'because of'.
Formation:
Noun + ~(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 + Negative Outcome
Examples:
나무를 너무 많이 베어서 우리 동네의 환경이 나쁜 탓에 사람들이 많이 아파요.
Namureul neomu mani beoseoseo uri dongnaeui hwangyeongi nappeun tase saramdeuli mani apayo.
Because we cut down too many trees, the poor environment in our neighborhood is causing many people to get sick.
지난주에 너무 많이 먹은 탓에 이번 주에 체중이 늘었어요.
Jinanju-e neomu mani meogeun tase ibeon ju-e chejungi neuleosseoyo.
Because I ate too much last week, I gained weight this week.
연습을 충분히 하지 않은 탓에 테스트에서 좋은 점수를 받지 못했어요.
Yeonseubeul chungbunhi haji anheun tase testeueseojoh-eun jeomsuleul badji moshaess-eoyo.
Because I did not practice enough, I did not receive a good score in the test.
엄마가 재료를 사러 가야 했는데 막차를 놓친 탓에 오늘은 집에서 요리를 할 수 없어요.
Eommaga jaeryoreul saleo gaya haetneunde magchaleul nohchin tase oneuleun jibeseo yorileul hal su eopseoyo.
Because mom missed the last bus to go shopping for ingredients, we are not able to cook at home today.
Long explanation:
'~(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 [(eu)n/neun tase]' is a grammar point in Korean that is used to express the cause of a negative result or situation. It is similar to 'because of' in English. This grammar point is typically used in sentences where the cause is clearly pointed out and it led to an unfavorable or undesirable outcome.