V-아/어서 ①
So/Therefore (result). Expresses cause and effect, meaning 'so', 'therefore', or 'as a result'.
Formation
Stem ending in ㅏ/ㅗ + 아서. Other stems + 어서. 하다 verbs: 해서. 가다 → 가서 (because going). 먹다 → 먹어서 (because eating). 공부하다 → 공부해서 (because studying).
Examples
늦어서 미안해요.
neujeoseo mianhaeyo
I am sorry because I am late.
Cause and result
Usage
Used to express cause and result, meaning "because" or "so". 아서 after stems ending in ㅏ/ㅗ, 어서 after other stems. Connects a cause with its result. Cannot be used with commands or suggestions.
Notes
Result ending: 아/어서. 아서 after stems ending in ㅏ/ㅗ, 어서 after other stems. Expresses cause and result. Cannot be used with imperative or propositive endings. 하다 verbs: 해서.
Quick summary
- Used to express cause and result, meaning "because" or "so". 아서 after stems ending in ㅏ/ㅗ, 어서 after other stems. Connects a cause with its result. Cannot be used with commands or suggestions.
Meaning
So/Therefore (result). Expresses cause and effect, meaning 'so', 'therefore', or 'as a result'.
Formation
Stem ending in ㅏ/ㅗ + 아서
Other stems + 어서
하다 verbs: 해서
Grammar rules
V-아/어서 ① So/Therefore (result). Expresses cause and effect, meaning 'so', 'therefore', or 'as a result'.
- Used to express cause and result, meaning "because" or "so".
- 아서 after stems ending in ㅏ/ㅗ, 어서 after other stems.
- Connects a cause with its result.
- Cannot be used with commands or suggestions.
Example sentences
늦어서 미안해요.
neujeoseo mianhaeyo
I am sorry because I am late.
Cause and result