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이래서

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '이래서' is a conjunction meaning 'that's why' or 'because of this.' It is used to explain a cause or reason for something that follows. It often appears in spoken and written Korean to connect a cause with its effect.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '이래서' in everyday conversations when someone wants to emphasize the reason behind a situation or action. It is informal to neutral in tone and fits well in casual and semi-formal speech.

Typical Collocations

  • 이래서 항상 (that's why always): used to stress a habitual caution or behavior.
  • 이래서 사람들이 (that's why people): to explain common opinions or behaviors.
  • 이래서 ~ 했다 (that's why did something): to justify an action based on a reason.

Important Notes

Do not confuse '이래서' with '이래' which means 'like this' or 'this way' without the causal nuance. '이래서' always implies a cause-effect relationship. Avoid using it in very formal writing; instead, use more formal connectors like '그래서' or '따라서.'

Example Sentences

이래서 항상 조심해야 해요.

Iraeseo hangsang josimhaeya haeyo.

That's why you always have to be careful.

이래서 사람들이 건강을 중요하게 생각해요.

Iraeseo saramdeuri geongangeul jungyohage saenggakaeyo.

This is why people think health is important.

비가 많이 와서 이래서 길이 막혔어요.

Biga mani waseo iraeseo giri makhyeosseoyo.

It rained a lot, so that's why the road was blocked.