Meaning
"That's because"는 영어에서 어떤 사실이나 상황의 이유를 설명할 때 사용되는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 앞서 언급된 진술이나 질문에 대한 원인을 명확히 밝혀줄 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, 누군가 "Why is the sky blue?"라고 물었을 때, "That's because the sky scatters sunlight, and blue light is scattered more than other colors."라고 대답할 수 있습니다. 이 경우 "That's because"는 하늘이 파란 이유를 설명하는 부분을 시작하는 역할을 합니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 쓰이며, 상대방에게 정보를 제공하거나 이해를 돕고자 할 때 유용합니다. 문맥에 따라 간단한 이유부터 복잡한 설명까지 다양한 방식으로 활용될 수 있습니다.
주로 이유를 설명할 때 사용되며, "That is because"의 줄임말로 이해할 수 있습니다. 따라서 대화에서 상대방이 제시한 문제나 질문에 대해 명쾌한 이유를 제시하고 싶을 때 "That's because"를 사용해보세요.
Today's Sentences
- That’s because you are lazy.
- That’s because you didn’t study.
- That’s because I love you.
- That’s because I don't understand.
- That’s because we work well together.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s because you are lazy.
Situation 1
I don’t know why I can never stick with a workout routine.
That’s because you’re lazy.
I guess so.
It’s hard to find time after a full day at work.
하루 종일 일하고 나면 시간을 찾기가 어렵네요.
Planning a certain day and time might help.
Situation 2
The house stinks!
You should wash the dishes and take out the garbage.
I should. I guess that’s why the kitchen smells so bad.
That’s because you’re lazy.
02
That’s because you didn’t study.
Situation 1
I failed my exam today.
That’s because you didn’t study.
I did all the homework and aced my quizzes.
It happens but try to review and study more diligently.
03
That’s because I love you.
Situation 1
How come you always stare at me?
Well, I’m not staring.
Then?
I’m looking at you.
And that’s because I love you.
왜냐하면 내가 너를 사랑하기 때문이야.
Situation 2
Why do you call me baby?
Why not?
There are so many nicknames you could call me.
I’m gonna call you baby and that’s because I love you.
04
That’s because I don't understand.
Situation 1
How come you didn’t answer my question?
That’s because I don’t understand.
If you don’t understand,
you should ask right away.
바로 질문해야 합니다.
I will, next time.
Situation 2
Why are you annoyed with my dog?
Well, that’s because I don’t understand.
What don’t you understand?
Why you’re dog is so important to you.
05
That’s because we work well together.
Situation 1
This project turned out so well!
I agree.
That’s because we work well together.
Let’s take the team out for dinner and drinks!
Situation 2
This soundscape installation is amazing.
It adds dimension to the space.
Great job!
잘했어요!
It turned out better than we thought
and that’s because we work well together.
그것은 우리가 함께 잘 협력했기 때문입니다.
Thanks, it’s so nice to be acknowledged.
We’re a great team.
우리는 훌륭한 팀입니다.
Writer's Note
Have you come across this confusion? "This is because, That's because, It's because". It depends on the point of view and context of the sentence.
To give you an example situation:
Lilly works at an office and her boss is asking for her. She missed her bus and now she is late. The boss would ask 'Where is Lilly?'
Here are the following examples that you could use:
- She missed her bus coming into work. Why is this? This is because she is late.
- She isn't in her office. That's because she is late.
- Can we start the meeting? No. Why not? It's because she is late.
You can see how the same situation can result in many different answers but ultimately Lilly is late and the reason is because she missed the bus coming into work.
