Korean phrase
원인은 ~인 것 같아요. wo ni neun ~ in keot ka ta yo
Meaning
The cause seems to be ___
When to use it
This expression says that something seems to be the cause. It presents the cause as a polite, tentative guess rather than a fact.
Example dialogue
훈이가 요즘 계속 피곤해 보여. hu ni ga yo jeum kye sok pi gon hae po yeo
Hooni has been looking tired lately.
원인은 과로인 것 같아요. wo ni neun kwa ro in keot ka ta yo
The cause seems to be overwork.