English–Korean
“fault” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtat
Example
늦은 건 네 탓이야.neu seun keon ne ta si ya
It's your fault that you're late.
How to say “fault” in Korean
“Fault” in Korean is 탓 (tat).
An unwelcome outcome is connected to a particular source, with blame directed toward it.
Example sentences with 탓
그의 실수 탓에 일이 더 커졌다.keu ui sil su ta se i ri teo keo jeot tta
The situation grew worse because of his mistake.
Tips for using 탓
- This word is useful for recognizing when a Korean speaker is assigning responsibility instead of simply explaining why something happened.