Korean phrase
원인은 ~이에요. wo ni neun ~ i e yo
Meaning
The cause is ___
When to use it
This expression states the cause of something. It gives a brief, polite answer when someone asks why it happened.
Example dialogue
왜 하천 수위가 높아졌어요? wae ha cheon su wi ga no pa jeo sseo yo
Why did the water level in the river rise?
원인은 상류 지역 강우량의 급증이에요. wo ni neun sang nyu chi yeok kang u ryang ui keup jjeung i e yo
The cause is a sharp increase in rainfall in the upstream area.