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때문 meaning and pronunciation

ttaemun · because; because of

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 64555
Part of speech: 의존 명사Pronunciation: 때문Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일의 원인이나 이유.

    English: because; because of — A cause or reason for a certain incident.

    Examples

    • 건강 때문에.
    • 너 때문에.
    • 바쁘기 때문에.
    • 날씨 때문이다.
    • 피곤하기 때문이다.
    • 동창들이 모두 바쁘기 때문에 동창회 날짜를 잡기가 어렵다.

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