Reason in Korean 🇰🇷

이유 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Sound Association – Break down the pronunciation as “ee-yoo” and think of the phrase “Ee, you gave the reason,” linking the sound with the meaning.
• Visual Memory – Imagine a scenario where someone gives a reason for an action and mentally label it “이유 (reason)” to reinforce the association.

Explanations:
• 이유 is the Korean word for “reason” or “cause.” It is used to describe why something happens or the underlying cause for an action.
• In both formal and informal contexts, 이유 explains a rationale behind decisions or events.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 원인 (wonin) – means “cause” or “origin,” often used in contexts discussing the cause of events.
• 동기 (donggi) – means “motive” or “incentive,” emphasizing the personal reasons behind actions.
• 근거 (geungo) – means “basis” or “ground,” underlining the foundation for an argument or belief.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• 이유 does not have widely recognized slang meanings; its use remains primarily literal, indicating a cause or reason.

Examples of Sentences:
• “I have a reason for being late.”
 Korean: “늦은 데에는 이유가 있어요.”
 Romanized: “Neujeun deeneun iyuga isseoyo.”

• “What is your reason for quitting the job?”
 Korean: “일을 그만두는 이유가 뭐예요?”
 Romanized: “Ireul geumanduneun iyuga mwoyeyo?”

• “She explained the reason behind her decision very clearly.”
 Korean: “그녀는 자신의 결정에 대한 이유를 아주 명확하게 설명했어요.”
 Romanized: “Geunyeoneun jasinui gyeoljeonge daehan iyureul aju myeonghwakage seolmyeonghaesseoyo.”

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