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-(으)니까

Beginner · TOPIK IEndingForms: -니까 · -으니까

A connective ending used to emphasize that the preceding statement is the cause, reason, or premise for the following statement.

Meaning

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    A connective ending used to emphasize that the preceding statement is the cause, reason, or premise for the following statement.

    뒤에 오는 말에 대하여 앞에 오는 말이 원인이나 근거, 전제가 됨을 강조하여 나타내는 연결 어미.

Example sentences

  • You're a student, so you must study hard.

  • It's very cold, so dress warmly before you go.

  • On my way to work, I saw that the cafe in front of the office was very crowded.

  • When I said I'd be leaving early this morning, my mother packed me a lunch box.

  • Ms. Jisu is widely praised among the teachers.

    I'm always grateful because you say such kind things.

  • I've played to my heart's content, so now I should do my homework.