Korean word

초래하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoraehada

Meaning

  • verbcause

Example

그의 실수가 큰 문제를 초래했다.keu ui sil su ga keun mun je reul cho rae haet tta

His mistake caused a big problem.

Illustration for 초래하다 (cause)

More examples

그 발표는 예상치 못한 논란을 초래했다.keu pal pyo neun ye sang chi mo tan nol la neul cho rae haet tta

The announcement caused unexpected controversy.

Core concept

One action or cause sets a result in motion, often an unwanted one.

Common phrases

  • 논란을 초래하다nol la neul cho rae ha da

    cause controversy

  • 막대한 손실을 초래하다mak ttae han son si reul cho rae ha da

    cause enormous losses

  • 사회적 갈등을 초래하다sa hoe jeok kal tteung eul cho rae ha da

    cause social conflict

Similar words

일으키다ireukida: Cause something to arise, such as a dispute, reaction, or problem.
불러일으키다pulleoireukida: Bring back a memory or stir a feeling through a sound, sight, or event.

Definition in Korean

어떤 원인이나 행동이 결과를 일으키게 하다.eo tteon wo ni ni na haeng dong i kyeol gwa reul i reu ki ge ha da

Word origin

It comes from the Sino-Korean compound meaning bringing something about, with hada turning the term into a verb.

Usage tips

  • This word is especially common in reports and formal writing, while simpler everyday verbs often sound more natural in conversation.

Other meanings

  • bring onverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 초래choraecausenoun

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