V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 탓에, N + 탓에 (Because of, due to the fault of)
Meaning: Due to, owing to, because of the fault of (attributes blame for an undesirable or negative result).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb: -는 탓에 (present) | -(으)ㄴ 탓에 (past)
- Adjective: -(으)ㄴ 탓에
- Noun (N) + (인) 탓에
- Sentence-final: -(으)ㄴ/는 탓이다
Detailed Usage
Since the bound noun '탓' means 'fault/blame', this structure is used exclusively when the main clause expresses a negative or unfavorable outcome.
Example Sentences
- 1
늦게 일어난 탓에 아침도 못 먹고 왔다.
Neutge ireonan tase achimdo mot meokgo watda.
Because I woke up late, I came without even eating breakfast.
- 2
더운 날씨 탓에 밤에 잠을 못 자는 사람들이 많다.
Deoun nalssi tase bame jameul mot janeun saramdeuri manda.
Due to the hot weather, many people cannot sleep at night.
- 3
다른 사람보다 스트레스를 자주 받는 탓에 건강이 안 좋은 편이다.
Dareun saramboda seuteureseureul jaju banneun tase geongangi an joteun pyeonida.
Because I get stressed more often than others, my health tends to be poor.
Important Notes
Direct antonym of '-(으)ㄴ/는 덕분에' ('thanks to', used for positive results).
