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Reason in Korean 🇰🇷


in English in Korean S
reason 까닭
How to say “reason” in Korean? “까닭”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “까닭” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on reason in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Imagine the classic “chicken crossing the road” joke – think “Why did the chicken cross the road?” and answer “까닭 (kkadak)” to remind you it means “reason.”
• Note the unique sound “까닭” compared to the more common 이유 (iyu). The unusual sound can help it stand out as the “special cause” behind something.

Explanation:
• 까닭 (kkadak) means “reason” or “cause,” often used in more formal or literary contexts to explain why something happened.
• It implies an underlying cause or motive behind an event or action.

Synonyms:
• 이유 (iyu) – the more common everyday word for “reason.”
• 원인 (won-in) – emphasizes the cause or factor that brings about an effect.
• 동기 (dong-gi) – used when referring to one’s motive or incentive, though slightly different in nuance.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• 까닭 is primarily used in its literal sense (“reason”); it does not have widely recognized slang meanings.
• In poetic or literary expression, it may carry a slightly more archaic or formal tone compared to 이유.

Example Sentences:
1. 그 일이 잘 된 까닭을 모두가 이해했습니다.
  Romanized: Geu iri jal doen kkadak-eul moduga ihaehaetseumnida.
  English: Everyone understood the reason why that work turned out well.
2. 나는 그가 떠난 까닭을 알 수 없었습니다.
  Romanized: Naneun geuga tteonan kkadak-eul al su eopseotseumnida.
  English: I couldn’t know the reason why he left.
3. 까닭 없이 기분이 좋아 보였다.
  Romanized: Kkadak eops-i gibuni joha boyeotda.
  English: He seemed in a good mood without any apparent reason.

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