Korean phrase
~때문이에요. ~ ttae mu ni e yo
Meaning
It's because of ___
When to use it
It briefly gives the reason for a situation. It is a polite, calm way to explain why something happened or cannot happen.
Example dialogue
오늘 모임에 못 가요? o neul mo i me mot ka yo
You can't go to today's gathering?
감기 때문이에요. kam gi ttae mu ni e yo
It's because of a cold.