What does 방해했거든요 mean?
방해했거든요 means "Because I bothered you." in Korean.
How it works here
‘방해했거든요’ uses ‘V-거든요’ to add the reason or background that the speaker bothered someone.
Key expression
-거든요
An expression adding a reason or background after what was said
‘-거든요’ is a conversational ending that adds an explanation or background, often in the polite 해요 style.
When it's used
Used to add a reason or background explanation to something already said.
The line
절 방해했거든요.
Because I was bothering you.
The speaker explains afterward why they acted or decided a certain way.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
지금은 못 가요. 회의가 아직 안 끝났거든요.
I can't go now. The meeting isn't over yet.
그 일은 제가 먼저 확인했거든요.
I checked that first, you see.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
방해했거든요
절 방해했거든요.
Because I was bothering you.
- Adding a new fact while denying what was said before.
- Organizing the order of a meeting while continuing to speak.
- Adding a reason or background explanation after what was said.
Show the answer
Adding a reason or background explanation after what was said.
an expression adding a reason or background after what was said. ‘-거든요’ is a conversational ending that adds an explanation or background, often in the polite 해요 style.
Other words in this line
- 저
- Me
- 방해하다
- To interfere with; to bother
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