-(으)니까
since, because
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Penjelasan
Gives a subjective reason and freely takes a command or suggestion afterwards. Vowel or ㄹ stems (ㄹ drops) take 니까, consonant stems 으니까; past -았/었- is allowed. Not used for thanks or apologies.
Contoh
비가 오니까 우산을 가져가세요.
It's raining, so take an umbrella.
시간이 없으니까 택시를 탑시다.
We have no time, so let's take a taxi.
어제 늦게 잤으니까 오늘 일찍 자요.
You slept late yesterday, so go to bed early tonight.
Catatan TOPIK
TOPIK I Reading 34–39; TOPIK II Reading 1–2.