๐ Using -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ to Show Reason | Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)
๐ Using -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ to Show Reason | Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4) Do you know how to say “because” in Korean without sounding too basic? The grammar pattern -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ is perfect for explaining reasons in a clear and polite way. This article will teach you how to use it correctly, with examples and practice dialogues designed for intermediate Korean learners (TOPIK 3–4). ๐ Table of Contents What is -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์? Examples in Daily Conversations Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts ๐ก What is -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์? -๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ is used to indicate the reason or cause of an action or situation. It is slightly more formal than -์์/์ด์ and is often used in writing or polite speech. Structure: Verb stem + ๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ Example: ๊ณต๋ถํ๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ (because [someone] studies) This pattern can also be used with nouns by attaching ์ด๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ (if the noun ends with a consonant) or ๊ธฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ (if it ends with a vowel). ๐ Examples in Daily C...