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-는 바람에

Intermediate

Unexpected cause leading to an unpleasant result (because of)

Examples

비가 오는 바람에 소풍이 취소됐어요.

The picnic was canceled because it rained.

늦잠을 자는 바람에 지각했어요.

I overslept, so I was late.

버스를 놓치는 바람에 택시를 탔어요.

I missed the bus, so I had to take a taxi.

휴대폰이 고장 나는 바람에 연락 못 했어요.

My phone broke, so I couldn't contact you.

눈이 많이 오는 바람에 길이 막혔어요.

It snowed a lot, so the roads were blocked.