N + -(으)로 인해(서) (Due to, owing to)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Noun with batchim + -으로 인해(서)
• Noun without batchim or ending in ㄹ + -로 인해(서)
• Pre-nominal modifier: N + -(으)로 인한 + N2

Detailed Usage

Attached to nouns denoting events, phenomena, or disasters to state the cause of an outcome. Primarily used in journalism, academic writing, and formal speeches.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   지진으로 인해 많은 피해가 발생했다.

   Jijineuro inhae maneun pihaega balsaenghaetda.

   Much damage occurred due to the earthquake.

2. 2

   과로로 인해 쓰러지는 40대 직장인이 많다.

   Gwaroro inhae sseureojineun 40dae jikjangini manda.

   Many office workers in their 40s collapse due to overwork.

3. 3

   최근 청소년 흡연으로 인한 문제가 많이 생기고 있다.

   Choegeun cheongsonyeon heubyeoneuro inhan munjega mani saenggigo itda.

   Recently, many problems caused by youth smoking have been arising.