eopmuga manhayo, geuraeseo pigonhaeyo.

I have a lot of work, so I’m tired.

Breakdown of eopmuga manhayo, geuraeseo pigonhaeyo.

• ~가: subject particle
• 많다: many
• 그래서: so
• 피곤하다: tired
• 업무: work

Questions & Answers about eopmuga manhayo, geuraeseo pigonhaeyo.

What does 업무가 많아요 literally mean?

업무 means “tasks” or “work,” 가 is the subject particle, and 많아요 is the polite present form of 많다 (“to be many/much”). So 업무가 많아요 literally means “There is a lot of work.”

Why is 가 used after 업무, instead of 은 or 는?

The particle 가 marks the subject in a neutral, descriptive statement (existence/quantity). 은/는 would mark the topic or imply contrast. Here you’re simply stating “work is a lot,” so 가 is the appropriate choice.

What function does 그래서 serve in this sentence?

그래서 means “so” or “therefore.” It links two independent clauses: the first clause (업무가 많아요) gives the cause, and the second clause (피곤해요) gives the result.

Could I combine these two clauses into one sentence?

Yes. You can use the connective -아서/-어서:
업무가 많아서 피곤해요.
This means exactly the same, but merges cause and effect into one sentence.

Why is the verb 피곤해요 used here? Isn’t 피곤하다 an adjective?

In Korean, descriptive verbs (adjectives) like 피곤하다 are treated as verbs. To make it polite present tense, you drop -다 and add -요, so 피곤하다 → 피곤해요 (“(I) am tired”).

Can I say this in casual speech?

Yes. In informal speech you can shorten both verbs:
업무 많아, 그래서 피곤해.
Or even combine them more casually: 업무 많아서 피곤해.

What’s the difference between 업무 and 일?

업무 (Sino-Korean) is more formal and often refers to business or official tasks. 일 is more general and everyday (“work,” “task,” or “thing to do”). You could say 일이 많아요 in less formal contexts.