Korean phrase
원인은 ~ 때문이에요. wo ni neun ~ ttae mu ni e yo
Meaning
It's because of ___
When to use it
This expression gives the reason for something. It is a polite, everyday way to explain why something happened.
Example dialogue
원인은 교통체증 때문이에요. wo ni neun kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ni e yo
It's because of the traffic jam.
아, 그렇군요. 다음부터는 일찍 출발하세요. a keu reo ku nyo ta eum bu teo neun il jjik chul bal ha se yo
Oh, I see. Please leave early next time.