기인하다
To result from or be caused by a specific fact or event. It is a formal way to express causality.
Examples
3 of 5많은 갈등은 오해에서 기인한다.
Many conflicts stem from misunderstandings.
환경 오염은 인간의 이기심에 기인하는 경우가 많다.
Environmental pollution often results from human selfishness.
이 문제는 시스템의 결함에서 기인한 것으로 보입니다.
This problem seems to have originated from a defect in the system.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Origin' (기) 'Cause' (인).
Quick Quiz
이번 사고는 운전자의 부주의에서 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기인했다
Examples
많은 갈등은 오해에서 기인한다.
formalMany conflicts stem from misunderstandings.
환경 오염은 인간의 이기심에 기인하는 경우가 많다.
academicEnvironmental pollution often results from human selfishness.
이 문제는 시스템의 결함에서 기인한 것으로 보입니다.
businessThis problem seems to have originated from a defect in the system.
불안감은 정보의 부족에서 기인할 수 있다.
everydayAnxiety can result from a lack of information.
내 실수는 피로에서 기인한 거야.
informalMy mistake was caused by fatigue.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
~에 기인한
caused by ~
~에서 기인하다
to originate from ~
Often Confused With
기인하다 focuses on the 'source/cause', while 초래하다 focuses on the 'result/outcome'.
Usage Notes
Very formal. Use it when analyzing the 'why' of a phenomenon in essays.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '기인' (an eccentric person). Ensure to use the particle '에서' or '에'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Origin' (기) 'Cause' (인).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 起 (to rise/start) and 因 (cause).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 사고는 운전자의 부주의에서 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기인했다
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대비
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속성
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