초래해요 · 초래했어요 · 초래할 거예요 · 초래한 (+noun)
to bring about, to cause, to result in (usually something bad)
Example
작은 실수가 큰 사고를 초래할 수 있습니다.
A small mistake can lead to a big accident.
Word parts
초 invite+래 come
Literally 'inviting it to come' — you invite trouble.
Good to know
Almost always negative: 피해, 혼란, 위기 (damage, confusion, crisis)를 초래하다.
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