B2 noun Neutral

원인

[wʌnin]

A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. It is the starting point in a causal chain.

Ejemplos

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비만은 여러 성인병의 주요 원인이 된다.

Obesity is a major cause of many adult diseases.

2

매출 감소의 원인을 분석해 봅시다.

Let's analyze the cause of the sales decrease.

3

스트레스는 만병의 원인이라고 해요.

They say stress is the cause of all diseases.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
원인
Verb
기인하다
Adjetivo
원인 불명의
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Truco para recordar

Won-in: The 'One' (Won) thing that started 'In' the situation.

Quiz rápido

화재의 ______은 전기 합선으로 밝혀졌다. (cause)

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 원인

Ejemplos

1

비만은 여러 성인병의 주요 원인이 된다.

academic

Obesity is a major cause of many adult diseases.

2

매출 감소의 원인을 분석해 봅시다.

business

Let's analyze the cause of the sales decrease.

3

스트레스는 만병의 원인이라고 해요.

everyday

They say stress is the cause of all diseases.

4

지구 온난화의 원인에 대해 논의하겠습니다.

formal

We will discuss the causes of global warming.

5

너 때문에 싸운 거잖아, 네가 원인이야!

informal

We fought because of you, you are the cause!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
원인
Verb
기인하다
Adjetivo
원인 불명의

Colocaciones comunes

주요 원인 major cause
근본적인 원인 fundamental cause
원인을 규명하다 to identify the cause
원인이 되다 to be the cause
직접적인 원인 direct cause

Frases Comunes

원인과 결과

cause and effect

원인 파악

identifying the cause

원인 제공

providing the cause

Se confunde a menudo con

원인 vs 이유

I-yu is a general reason (often personal), while won-in is a more scientific or objective cause.

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Notas de uso

Essential for 'Cause and Solution' type essays in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'won-in' when they mean 'reason' (i-yu) for a personal decision.

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Truco para recordar

Won-in: The 'One' (Won) thing that started 'In' the situation.

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Origen de la palabra

From Hanja: 原 (source/origin) + 因 (cause).

Patrones gramaticales

~의 원인 ~이/가 원인이 되다

Quiz rápido

화재의 ______은 전기 합선으로 밝혀졌다. (cause)

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 원인

Más palabras de academic

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

영향

B2

The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.

현상

B2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

주장하다

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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