You use -으니까 to say 'because'. If you want to say 'Because it is hot, drink water,' you say '더우니까 물 마셔요.' It helps you explain your ideas to friends simply.
At this level, you learn that -으니까 is perfect for suggestions. Use it when you say 'Let's do this' or 'Please do that.' It makes your Korean sound much more like a local speaker.
Intermediate learners should note the difference between -어서/아서 and -으니까. While the former is for general causes, -으니까 is specifically for your own logic leading to a command or suggestion.
Upper-intermediate speakers use this to show nuance. It emphasizes that the reason is known to the listener or is the speaker's personal justification for a specific directive.
In advanced contexts, -으니까 can be used to set a scene or establish a premise in a persuasive argument. It functions as a logical bridge in debates or complex negotiations.
Mastery involves understanding the subtle shift from objective causality to subjective intent. It is a vital tool for controlling the flow of conversation and influencing the listener's behavior through logical framing.
으니까 30秒了解
- Used for subjective reasons.
- Pairs with suggestions/commands.
- Consonant stem: -으니까.
- Vowel stem: -니까.
Hey there! Think of -으니까 as your go-to tool for explaining the 'why' behind your requests. In Korean, you don't just say 'because' anywhere; you use this specific ending when you are about to give an order, make a suggestion, or propose an idea.
It is super useful because it connects your reason directly to your next step. For example, if you say 'It's raining, so let's take an umbrella,' the 'so' part is exactly where -으니까 shines. It feels very natural and keeps your sentences flowing smoothly when you are interacting with friends or colleagues.
The suffix -으니까 evolved from the Middle Korean particle -으며 and the causal -니. Historically, it served to link clauses where the first clause provided a necessary condition for the second.
Over centuries, the language shifted to distinguish between objective reasons (like -어서/아서) and subjective reasons that lead to specific actions. This evolution allowed speakers to be more precise about their intentions. It is a classic example of how Korean grammar evolved to prioritize the relationship between the speaker's logic and their social interaction.
You use -으니까 primarily with verbs and adjectives. If the stem ends in a consonant, use -으니까; if it ends in a vowel, use -니까.
It is widely used in daily conversation, especially when you are being assertive or persuasive. It is not usually used in very formal written reports where objective, neutral causal markers are preferred. Stick to using it when you are talking to people face-to-face or writing casual messages.
While it is a grammar piece, it appears in common phrases: 1. 알았으니까 (I got it, so stop talking). 2. 했으니까 (Since I did it, now it's your turn). 3. 먹었으니까 (Since we ate, let's go). 4. 시간 없으니까 (Since we have no time, hurry up). 5. 봤으니까 (Since I saw it, I know the truth).
The pronunciation is straightforward: eu-ni-kka. Ensure the 'kk' sound is tense and sharp. It does not have plurals or articles, as it is a suffix.
The key rule is the imperative/propositive constraint. You generally avoid using it with simple past tense endings in the first clause unless you are emphasizing a completed state. It rhymes loosely with -으니까 (self-rhyming) and matches the cadence of other conjunctive endings like -니까.
趣味小知识
It is one of the most frequently used endings in spoken Korean.
发音指南
- Softening the 'kk'
- Misplacing the vowel length
- Incorrect liaison
难度评级
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to speak
Easy to listen
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前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Imperative
가세요
Propositive
가요
Causal
때문에
按水平分级的例句
배고프니까 먹자.
Hungry-because let's eat.
Propositive
추우니까 문 닫아요.
Cold-because door close.
Imperative
바쁘니까 나중에 봐요.
Busy-because later see.
Polite suggestion
비싸니까 사지 마요.
Expensive-because buy don't.
Negative command
졸리니까 자요.
Sleepy-because sleep.
Simple statement
좋으니까 이거 해요.
Good-because this do.
Suggestion
힘드니까 쉬어요.
Hard-because rest.
Advice
재미있으니까 봐요.
Fun-because watch.
Recommendation
8 examples
8 examples
8 examples
8 examples
8 examples
常见搭配
习语与表达
"알았으니까 그만해"
I understand, so stop it
알았으니까 그만해, 짜증 나.
casual"했으니까 됐어"
I did it, so it's fine
숙제 다 했으니까 됐어.
neutral"없으니까 사야 해"
It's missing, so we must buy it
우유 없으니까 사야 해.
neutral"봤으니까 알겠지"
Since you saw it, you know
현장 봤으니까 알겠지?
neutral"먹었으니까 가자"
We ate, so let's go
다 먹었으니까 가자.
casual"바쁘니까 나중에"
I'm busy, so let's do it later
지금 바쁘니까 나중에 연락해.
neutral容易混淆
Both mean 'because'
-어서 is objective/natural cause; -으니까 is subjective/intent.
배가 아파서(fact) vs 배가 아프니까(intent) 쉬자.
Both mean 'because'
-기 때문에 is for formal/objective reasons.
비 때문에 취소됨 vs 비 오니까 가지 마.
Both indicate cause
-느라고 is for negative results.
공부하느라고 못 잤어.
It is the same word
None, just a shortcut.
가니까/가니까.
句型
Adj + -으니까 + Command
추우니까 문 닫아.
Verb + -으니까 + Suggestion
먹었으니까 가자.
Noun + -이니까 + Result
학생이니까 공부해야 해.
Past Verb + -으니까 + Action
봤으니까 말해줘.
Adj + -으니까 + Opinion
좋으니까 추천해요.
词族
相关
如何使用
10/10
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Using with past tense -았/었- in the first clause for simple facts
→
Use for completed states leading to a result
It's often redundant.
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Confusing with -어서/아서
→
Use -으니까 for commands/suggestions
They aren't always interchangeable.
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Attaching to nouns directly
→
Use -이니까
Nouns need the copula.
-
Overusing in formal writing
→
Use -기 때문에
It's too conversational.
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Mispronouncing the final 'kka'
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Tense 'k' sound
It changes the meaning.
小贴士
Memory Palace
Place the suffix on your 'Reason' door.
Native Habit
Use it to start your sentences.
Politeness
Always pair with polite endings.
Shortcut
Think: Reason -> Command.
Sharp K
Make the K sound pop.
Noun trap
Nouns need -이니까.
K-Drama staple
You hear it every 5 minutes.
Flashcards
Pair with verbs.
Speaking
Record yourself.
Writing
Use in diaries.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of 'eu' (you) 'ni' (need) 'kka' (car) -> You need a car, so let's go!
视觉联想
A road sign pointing to a destination.
Word Web
挑战
Write 5 sentences using -으니까 for suggestions.
词源
Korean
原始含义： Causal linkage
文化背景
None, universally accepted.
Directly maps to the logical 'since' or 'because' in English.
在生活中练习
真实语境
At home
- 피곤하니까 자자
- 배고프니까 먹자
- 추우니까 닫아
At work
- 바쁘니까 나중에
- 중요하니까 확인해
- 끝났으니까 가자
Travel
- 멀으니까 타자
- 비싸니까 안 사
- 좋으니까 가보자
School
- 어려우니까 도와줘
- 중요하니까 적어
- 끝났으니까 나가자
对话开场白
"배고프니까 뭐 먹을까?"
"날씨가 좋으니까 어디 갈까?"
"바쁘니까 나중에 할까?"
"다 했으니까 이제 뭐 할까?"
"힘드니까 좀 쉴까?"
日记主题
Write about why you are studying Korean using -으니까.
Describe your daily routine using -으니까.
List 3 things you want to do and why.
Explain a recent decision you made.
常见问题
8 个问题Yes, but it's more common in dialogue.
Yes, -으니까 is for subjective intent.
Use -이니까.
It's neutral-polite.
It can be used with past tense.
No, it's very intuitive.
Better to use -기 때문에.
Use -니까.
自我测试 5 个问题
배가 ___ 먹자.
It's a suggestion.
Which is correct?
Correct usage with command.
Can -으니까 be used for commands?
Yes, it's perfect for that.
/ 5 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
Use -으니까 when you want to explain your reason for a suggestion or command.
- Used for subjective reasons.
- Pairs with suggestions/commands.
- Consonant stem: -으니까.
- Vowel stem: -니까.
Memory Palace
Place the suffix on your 'Reason' door.
Native Habit
Use it to start your sentences.
Politeness
Always pair with polite endings.
Shortcut
Think: Reason -> Command.
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A2About, regarding; indicating the topic or subject.
~게
A2Suffix to turn adjectives or verbs into adverbs.
공기
A1Air, atmosphere.
몽땅
B1All of it, entirely, completely.
온갖
B1All sorts of, every kind of.
~을/를 따라서
A2Along; indicating movement or position parallel to something.
동물
A1animal
개미
A1A small insect typically living in large colonies.
주위에
A2Surrounding something or someone; around.
그대로
A2Without changing; as it is.
