Korean phrase

~ 때문에 힘들어요. ~ ttae mu ne him deu reo yo

Meaning

I'm having a hard time because of ___

When to use it

The speaker is having a hard time because of something. It is a polite way to describe a current problem and can invite sympathy or help.

Example dialogue

요즘 어때? yo jeum eo ttae

How have you been lately?

일 때문에 힘들어요. il ttae mu ne him deu reo yo

I'm having a hard time because of work.

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