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-다고 해서

-다고 해서 'Because someone said'

Core meaning - 'Because someone said'

Form - -다고 해서

Usage - Use this form as a fixed grammar frame and adapt surrounding words to context.

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Pattern scope

- Keep the construction tied to its core meaning: 'Because someone said'.

Form first, then nuance

- Prioritize correct form and placement before subtle translation choices.

Use natural context

- Verify with the examples and avoid literal word-by-word transfer.

친구가 맛있다고 해서 이 식당에 왔어요.

I came to this restaurant because my friend said it was delicious.

밖이 춥다고 해서 코트를 챙겨 나왔어요.

I brought my coat because they said it was cold outside.

그 영화가 재미있다고 해서 예매하려고 해요.

I'm planning to book a ticket because people said that movie is fun.

선생님이 어렵다고 해서 걱정을 많이 했어요.

I was very worried because the teacher said it would be difficult.

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