Korean word

인하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationinhada

Meaning

  • verbdue to

Example

폭우로 인해 길이 막혔어요.po gu ro in hae ki ri ma kyeo sseo yo

The road was blocked due to heavy rain.

Illustration for 인하다 (due to)

More examples

사고로 인해 출근이 늦어졌어요.sa go ro in hae chul geu ni neu seo jeo sseo yo

I was late for work due to an accident.

Core concept

A situation or action acts as the cause that brings about a result.

Common phrases

  • 폭우로 인해po gu ro in hae

    due to heavy rain

  • 사고로 인해sa go ro in hae

    due to an accident

  • 스트레스로 인해seu teu re seu ro in hae

    due to stress

Similar words

야기하다yagihada: To cause an event or condition to happen, especially through an action or decision.
원인이 되다wonini toeda: To be the cause of another event or situation.
초래하다choraehada: To bring about a serious result, often an unwanted one.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황이 원인이 되어 결과가 생기거나 영향을 미치다.eo tteon i ri na sang hwang i wo ni ni toe eo kyeol gwa ga saeng gi geo na yeong hyang eul mi chi da

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean element meaning cause with the verb-forming element meaning do, expressing a result arising from a cause.

Usage tips

  • This form is more common in formal reports than in casual conversation, especially when explaining the effects of accidents, weather, or other events.

Related words

  • 원인wonincausenoun
  • 인과관계ingwagwangyecausal relationshipnoun

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