📘 How to Use ~기 때문에 – Expressing Reason in Korean Do you want to say “Because I was busy,” “I couldn't go because it rained,” or “I’m tired because I studied late” in Korean? Then it’s time to learn ~기 때문에 , a formal and clear grammar pattern used to express **reasons and causes** in Korean. This structure is commonly used in writing, polite speech, and explanations. In this lesson, we’ll look at how it’s formed, when to use it, and how it compares to other “because” forms like ~아서/어서. 📌 What Does ~기 때문에 Mean? ~기 때문에 means “because (of)” or “due to the fact that…” ✔️ It’s used when you want to clearly state a reason or cause. Structure: Verb stem + 기 때문에 Adjective stem + 기 때문에 Used with two clauses: [Reason clause] + 기 때문에 + [Result clause] 📘 Example Sentences 바빴기 때문에 못 갔어요 – Because I was busy, I couldn’t go bappat-gi ttae-mun-e mot gat-seo-yo 비가 왔기 때문에 지각했어요 – I was late because it rained bi-ga wat-gi ttae-mun-e ji-gak-haet-seo-yo 늦게 공부했...