Korean grammar - Because, so - when expressing commands - (으)니까 |
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Verb form + (으)니까 The Verb ending (으)니까 is used to give reasons for an command, request, proposals or evocation. -- This ending is similar to ~아/어서 (because, so). But ~아/어서 should not be used with commands etc. The ending (으)니까 often expresses a sense of disappointment or annoyance, often an excuse as to why something can’t be done or why something should be done to avoid a negative outcome. It is commonly used with the (으)ㄹ까요? (shall we?) and (으)ㅂ시다 (let's) endings. |
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친구들이 기다리니까 빨리 갑시다.
(Our) friends are waiting, so let’s go quickly. |
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날씨가 추우니까 따뜻한 옷을 입으세요.
The weather is cold, so please wear warm clothes. |
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너무 배고프니까, 식당으로 가서 밥 먹을까요?
(I) am so hungry, so shall (we) go to the restaurant and eat? |
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날씨가 더워지니까 오늘은 집에서 노세요.
Since the weather is getting hotter, please play at home today. |
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밖에 눈이 오니까 시켜 먹을까요?
Since it’s snowing outside, shall (we) eat home delivery? |
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시간이 늦어지니까 서두릅시다.
It's getting late, so let's hurry. |
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비가 오니까 우산을 챙기세요.
It's raining, so bring an umbrella. |
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날씨가 건조하니까 산불 조심하세요.
Be careful of wildfires as the weather is dry. |
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오늘 비가 많이 오니까 만나지 맙시다.
It's raining a lot today, so let's not meet. |
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제가 잘못했으니까 사과할게요.
I was wrong, so (I) apologize.
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버스에 사람이 많으니까 걸어 갑시다.
There are many people on the bus, so let's walk. |
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한국말을 잘 모르니까 천천히 말씀하세요.
(I) don't know Korean well, so please speak slowly. |
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날씨가 추우니까 사우나에 갈까요?
The weather is cold so shall (we) go to the sauna? |
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밖에 눈이 오니까 시켜 먹을까요?
It's snowing outside, so shall (I) order something to eat?
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시간이 있으니까 그냥 버스를 탑시다.
(We) have time, so let's just take the bus. |
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어제 많이 쉬었으니까 오늘은 열심히 합시다.
Yesterday (we) rested a lot, so let's work hard today. |
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