Korean phrase

~ 탓이에요. ~ ta si e yo

Meaning

It's because of ___

When to use it

This phrase explains that something caused a result. It gives a reason or explains circumstances and may sound like an excuse, depending on the situation.

Example dialogue

사진이 흔들렸네요. sa ji ni heun deul lyeon ne yo

The photo is blurry.

손이 떨린 탓이에요. so ni tteol lin ta si e yo

It's because my hand was shaking.

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