-길래

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Giving a reason based on an observed situation (seeing that / since)

Examples

전화를 해도 안 받길래 집으로 찾아갔어요.

They didn't answer even when I called, so I went to their house.

사과가 싸길래 많이 샀어요.

Apples were cheap, so I bought a lot.

비가 오길래 우산을 가져왔어요.

I saw it was raining, so I brought an umbrella.

맛있어 보이길래 하나 사 먹었어요.

It looked delicious, so I bought one and ate it.

친구가 울길래 이유를 물어봤어요.

My friend was crying, so I asked why.