Korean phrase
~ 때문이에요? ~ ttae mu ni e yo
Meaning
Is it because of ___?
When to use it
This asks if something caused an event or situation. It is a polite, everyday way to check the reason.
Example dialogue
회의에 늦었어요. hoe ui e neu seo sseo yo
I was late for the meeting.
교통 체증 때문이에요? kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ni e yo
Was it because of traffic congestion?