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-는데 vs -(으)니까: How to Make Natural Suggestions in Korean

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Most textbooks teach one simple rule: when you suggest something, give the reason with -(으)니까, not -아/어서. That rule is correct. But if you listen to Koreans making casual suggestions, you will often hear a different ending: -는데. Level: Intermediate · TOPIK 3-4 비도 오는데 택시 타고 갈까요?It’s raining, so shall we take a taxi? … Read more

-아/어서 vs -(으)니까: How to Say “Because” in Korean (3 Easy Rules)

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Korean has two common ways to say “because”: -아/어서 and -(으)니까. Most textbooks translate both as “because” or “so,” which makes them look the same. Level: Beginner · TOPIK 1-2 They are not the same. In some sentences only one of them is correct. In others, both are correct but sound different. This post covers … Read more