V + ㄴ/는다고 해서

1. The Usage of "V + ㄴ/는다고 해서"

2. Grammar Explanation

The structure "V + ㄴ/는다고 해서" is used to indicate that the preceding statement is one of the reasons for the following action, but not necessarily the sole reason. It is often translated as "just because (someone said) X, it doesn’t mean Y" or "because I heard X, I did Y."

• ㄴ다고 해서 is used when the verb stem ends in a vowel (e.g., 가다 → 간다고 해서).

• 는다고 해서 is used when the verb stem ends in a consonant (e.g., 먹다 → 먹는다고 해서).

This structure is typically used to contrast expectations with reality or to explain that a stated fact alone does not necessarily lead to a specific consequence.

Common Translations:

• "Just because (someone) said X, it doesn’t mean Y."

• "Because I heard X, I did Y."

• "Even if it's true that X, it doesn't mean Y."

3. Example Sentences

1. 비가 온다고 해서 집에 있을 거예요.
   (I will stay home because I heard it’s raining today.)

2. 시험이 어렵다고 해서 포기하면 안 돼요.
   (Just because the test is difficult doesn’t mean you should give up.)

3. 그 사람이 유명하다고 해서 사진을 같이 찍고 싶었어요.
   (I heard that person is famous so I wanted to take a picture with him.)

4. 가격이 비싸다고 해서 품질이 좋은 것은 아니에요.
   (Just because something is expensive doesn’t mean it’s of good quality.)

5. 운동을 많이 한다고 해서 반드시 살이 빠지는 건 아니에요.
   (Just because you exercise a lot doesn’t mean you’ll definitely lose weight.)

4. Sample Dialogues

Dialogue 1
A: 요즘 건강에 좋은 음식만 먹고 있어요.
(These days, I only eat healthy food.)
B: 건강에 좋다고 해서 맛이 없는 건 아니잖아요.
(Just because it's healthy doesn’t mean it tastes bad.)

Dialogue 2
A: 그 식당이 맛있다고 해서 가 봤는데, 별로였어요.
(I went to that restaurant because I heard it was good, but it wasn’t great.)
B: 맞아요. 사람들 말만 믿고 가면 실망할 때가 많아요.
(That’s right. Sometimes, if you believe what people say, you end up disappointed.)

Dialogue 3
A: 영어를 잘한다고 해서 한국어도 잘하는 건 아니에요.
(Just because someone is good at English doesn’t mean they are good at Korean.)
B: 맞아요. 언어마다 배우는 방법이 다르잖아요.
(That’s true. Each language has a different way of learning.)

5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. I heard this book is popular so I bought it.

2. Just because my friend is good at math, it doesn’t mean he likes it.

3. Just because I slept a lot, it doesn’t mean I’m not tired.

4. I heard Minsu’s sister is pretty so I will visit Minsu’s place today.

5. Just because she looks young, it doesn’t mean she is young.

6. Just because the weather is cold, it doesn’t mean you’ll catch a cold.

7. I bought chicken because I heard that you like it.

8. Just because you exercise every day, it doesn’t mean you are healthy.

9. I heard this drama is fun so I started watching it.

10. Just because I am busy, it doesn’t mean I don’t have time to meet friends.