Prepositions (because of, instead of, depends on, in order to)

Ok, now let’s learn some Korean prepositions.

Prepositions show logical relationships between words in a sentence.

Examples

일때문에 너무 바빠요. – I’m always busy because of work.

커피 대신에 차를 마실게요. – I’ll have tea instead of coffee.

계획에 따라서만 행동하세요. – Just do it according to the plan.

언제 가는지에 따라 달라요. – It depends on when you go there.

건강을 위해서 매일 운동하고 있어요. – I’m exercising for the sake of my health.

늦지 않도록 빨리 서두르세요. – Hurry up so that you won’t be late.

지난 주에 비해서 좀 바빠요. – We are slightly busier compared to last week.

그는 항상 타인에 대해 사려가 깊어요. – He is always considerate about other people.

적군에 의해 전쟁이 시작되었다 – The war was started by the enemy.

시애틀은 디트로이트만큼 춥지 않아요. – Seattle is not as cold as Detroit.

만일을 대비해서 우비를 입을 겁니다. – I’ll wear a raincoat, in case it rains.

먹을 것은 밥밖에 없어요. – There’s nothing but rice to eat.