What is -(은)/ㄴ 나머지 Grammar?
The -(은)/ㄴ 나머지 grammar is used to express that because someone did something too much, too intensely, or felt something too strongly, an unexpected or unintended result happened. It carries the nuance of excess leading to an (often negative) consequence.
In English, it means “as a result of (too much…)” or “because of (excessively…)”
💡 Key point: This grammar is used ONLY when the first action/emotion is excessive, resulting in a surprising, unintended, or undesirable outcome in the second clause.
How to Conjugate -(은)/ㄴ 나머지
Verb/Adjective + -(은)/ㄴ 나머지
피곤하다 → 피곤한 나머지 (because I was so tired)
놀라다 → 놀란 나머지 (because I was so shocked)
급하다 → 급한 나머지 (because I was so hurry)
열심히 하다 → 열심히 한 나머지 (because I workd too hard)
✔ Always describes completed excessive emotion or action.
When and How to Use -(은)/ㄴ 나머지
1. To show that something happened because of excessive emotion or behavior
그는 너무 급한 나머지 지갑을 놓고 갔어요.
→ He was in such a hurry that he left his wallet behind.
아이들은 기쁜 나머지 소리를 질렀어요.
→ The kids were so happy that they screamed.
2. To describe an unintended or negative result
피곤한 나머지 버스에서 깜빡 잠이 들었어요.
→ I was so tired that I dozed off on the bus.
화를 참지 못한 나머지 친구에게 말실수를 했어요.
→ Because I couldn’t control my anger, I misspoke to my friend.
3. To express a surprising outcome caused by doing something “too much”
열심히 공부한 나머지 시간이 지나가는 줄 몰랐어요.
→ I studied so hard that I didn’t notice the time passing.
너무 걱정한 나머지 밤새 잠을 못 잤어요.
→ I was so worried that I couldn’t sleep all night.
Differences from Similar Grammar Patterns
| Grammar | Meaning | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|
| -아서/어서 | Because, so | Neutral cause; doesn’t imply excessive emotion. |
| -기 때문에 | Because | More formal and factual; no nuance of “too much.” |
| -느라고 | Because (being busy doing…) | Focuses on doing one action, causing inability to do another — not emotional excess. |
| -는 바람에 | Because of (unexpected negative result) | Used for accidental/sudden causes, not “excessive” causes. |
| -(은)/ㄴ 나머지 | As a result of doing too much | Focused on intensity/excess causing an unintended result. |
Quick Comparison:
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Using it for general causes
저는 배가 고픈 나머지 밥을 먹었어요. (Incorrect — not “excessive”)
✔ 저는 배가 고파서 밥을 먹었어요. (Correct)
2. Using it with future actions
오늘 너무 피곤한 나머지 일찍 잘 거예요. (Incorrect)
✔ 너무 피곤해서 일찍 잘 거예요. (Correct)
3. Using it for neutral or planned results
열심히 한 나머지 시험에 합격했어요. (Awkward — positive planned result)
✔ 열심히 한 덕분에 시험에 합격했어요. (Correct)
Examples of -(은)/ㄴ 나머지 in Use
1. 너무 놀란 나머지 말을 잃었어요.→ I was so shocked that I was speechless.
→ I was so angry that I slammed the door.
→ I was so tired that I fell asleep on the sofa.
→ I was rushing too much, so I made a mistake.
→ I was so worried that I called several times.
→ I was so moved that I burst into tears.
→ I worked so hard that I got sick.
Practice Sentences
Translate into Korean using -(은)/ㄴ 나머지:
1. I was so tired that I fell asleep.Answers:
1. 너무 피곤한 나머지 잠이 들었어요.4. 기쁜 나머지 울음을 터뜨렸어요.