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Korean Grammar Patterns
-느라고
Meaning
because (occupied with); same subject, negative result
How to use it
Attaches to a verb stem to give the reason for a (usually negative) result, where the speaker was occupied with doing the first action and so couldn't do the second. Both clauses must share the same subject, and the action must take time or effort. The result clause typically expresses inability, failure, or tiredness, and cannot be a command or suggestion.
Differs from -아서/어서: -느라고 stresses being too busy/occupied as the cause.,Often pairs with -느라고 수고하다 ('thanks for your effort doing…').
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 어제 보고서를 쓰느라고 한숨도 못 잤어요. eoje bogoseoreul sseuneurago hansumdo mot jasseoyo. | I didn't sleep a wink yesterday because I was busy writing a report. |
| 버스를 기다리느라고 약속에 늦었어요. beoseureul gidarineurago yaksoge neujeosseoyo. | I was late for the appointment because I was waiting for the bus. |
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