V + -는 바람에 – Because of / As a Result of (Unexpected Negative Cause)
Meaning: Because; due to (an unexpected event causing a negative outcome)
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb stem (V) + -는 바람에 (ㄹ drops before ㄴ: 불다 -> 부는 바람에)
Detailed Usage
Indicates that an unexpected situation in the first clause caused an unintended or negative consequence in the second clause. Frequently used when making excuses or apologizing.
Example Sentences
- 1
뛰어오다가 넘어지는 바람에 다리를 다쳤어요.
Ttwieoodaga neomeojineun barame darireul dachyeosseoyo.
Because I fell while running over, I hurt my leg.
- 2
제가 탄 비행기가 한 시간 연착하는 바람에 기차를 놓쳤어요.
Jega tan bihaenggiga han sigan yeonchakhaneun barame gichareul notchyeosseoyo.
Because my flight was delayed by an hour, I missed the train.
- 3
날씨가 갑자기 추워지는 바람에 감기에 걸렸어요.
Nalssiga gapjagi chuwojineun barame gamgie geollyeosseoyo.
Because the weather suddenly turned cold, I caught a cold.
Important Notes
(1) Only attaches to verbs (adjectives must take '-아/어지다', e.g., '추워지는 바람에'). (2) Never use past tense before '-는 바람에'. (3) The main clause is in the past tense and cannot be imperative or propositive.
