Since, because, As a result of...
This expression is used to indicate that the content in the preceding clause forms the cause, reason, or basis for the following clause. It is mainly used in written language and formal situations.
1. When this expression is used to indicate that something heard from someone else forms the reason or cause of the action in the following clause the form -(느)ㄴ다기에 is used.
2. Imperative and propositive forms do not appear in the following clause.
Used to express the reason or cause for the speaker's action. Note that '-길래' is the conversational, spoken version of -기에.