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V+는지라/(으)ㄴ지라

 
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Reason or cause

Indicates that the first clause is the reason or cause for the second clause.
Example
  • 선생님께서 고집을 굽히지 않으시는지라 우리도 어쩔 없었다.
    Since the teacher won't budge, there was nothing we could do.
  • 이미 밥을 먹은지라 이상 먹을 수가 없다.
    I already ate, so I can’t eat any more.
  • 나는 어릴 적부터의 친구인지라 그의 마음을 안다.
    Since we've been friends since childhood, I know exactly how he feels.
  • 기분이 좋은지라 다른 사람에게도 다정하게 말을 건다.
    Since I'm in a good mood, I speak kindly to others as well.

Usage

UsageConjugation
Present (descriptive verb)(으)ㄴ지라
Present (action verb)는지라
Past (all)(으)ㄴ지라

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