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-기 때문에

Intermediate

Expresses a reason (because of / due to)

Examples

바쁘기 때문에 못 갔어요.

I couldn't go because I was busy.

눈이 오기 때문에 운전할 수 없어요.

Because it's snowing, I can't drive.

시험이 있기 때문에 공부해야 해요.

Because I have an exam, I have to study.

감기에 걸렸기 때문에 집에 있었어요.

Because I caught a cold, I stayed home.

값이 싸기 때문에 많이 샀어요.

Because it was cheap, I bought a lot.