원인
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. It is the starting point in a causal chain.
Examples
3 of 5비만은 여러 성인병의 주요 원인이 된다.
Obesity is a major cause of many adult diseases.
매출 감소의 원인을 분석해 봅시다.
Let's analyze the cause of the sales decrease.
스트레스는 만병의 원인이라고 해요.
They say stress is the cause of all diseases.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Won-in: The 'One' (Won) thing that started 'In' the situation.
Quick Quiz
화재의 ______은 전기 합선으로 밝혀졌다. (cause)
Correct!
The correct answer is: 원인
Examples
비만은 여러 성인병의 주요 원인이 된다.
academicObesity is a major cause of many adult diseases.
매출 감소의 원인을 분석해 봅시다.
businessLet's analyze the cause of the sales decrease.
스트레스는 만병의 원인이라고 해요.
everydayThey say stress is the cause of all diseases.
지구 온난화의 원인에 대해 논의하겠습니다.
formalWe will discuss the causes of global warming.
너 때문에 싸운 거잖아, 네가 원인이야!
informalWe fought because of you, you are the cause!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
원인과 결과
cause and effect
원인 파악
identifying the cause
원인 제공
providing the cause
Often Confused With
I-yu is a general reason (often personal), while won-in is a more scientific or objective cause.
Usage Notes
Essential for 'Cause and Solution' type essays in IELTS Writing Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'won-in' when they mean 'reason' (i-yu) for a personal decision.
Memory Tip
Won-in: The 'One' (Won) thing that started 'In' the situation.
Word Origin
From Hanja: 原 (source/origin) + 因 (cause).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
화재의 ______은 전기 합선으로 밝혀졌다. (cause)
Correct!
The correct answer is: 원인
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실시하다
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뒷받침하다
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역효과
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