Etymology

First attested in the Sohak eonhae (小學諺解 / 소학언해), 1585, as 그러모로 (Yale: kulemwolwo). From 그렇— (geureo-, “so, such, like that”) + —므로 (-meuro, “on account of, owing to”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɯɾʌ̹mɯɾo̞/
• Phonetic hangeul: 그러므로