-길래

since / because (reason for action)

TOPIK 4

Gives the reason that prompted the speaker's action: 'since ~, (I) ~'.

Examples

  • 비가 오길래 우산을 가져왔어요.

    Since it was raining, I brought an umbrella.

  • 배가 고프길래 편의점에서 뭔가 샀어요.

    Since I was hungry, I bought something at the convenience store.

  • 친구가 울길래 무슨 일이냐고 물어봤어요.

    Since my friend was crying, I asked what was wrong.

  • 세일을 하길래 옷을 두 벌 샀어요.

    Since there was a sale, I bought two pieces of clothing.

  • 맛있어 보이길래 한번 먹어 봤어요.

    Since it looked delicious, I gave it a try.

Related grammar · TOPIK 4

-(으)ㄴ/는 걸 보니(까) -(으)ㄴ/는 김에 -(으)ㄴ/는 만큼 -(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에) -(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 모양이다 -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 셈이다 -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 줄 몰랐다