바람에

because of; by

→ 바람

phrase Rare #21,090

because of; by In the pattern -는 바람에, it means “because of” or “as a result of,” usually introducing an unexpected or undesirable consequence. It can also mean “by the wind” when 바람 means “wind.”

KO: 늦잠을 자는 바람에 버스를 놓쳤어요.

EN: Because I overslept, I missed the bus.

당신이 나타나서 난장판 을 만드는 바람에 둘 다 죽을 뻔했어요

You showed up and made such a mess that we both nearly died.

— 맥시멈 리스크 (1996)

바람에 날려 가지 않도록 조심해

Be careful not to get blown away by the wind.

— 벼랑 위의 포뇨 (2008)