You have to remember that getting a pet means getting a new family member (in the sense that...)

This pattern is used to present a specific aspect or viewpoint as the basis for a judgment or statement. It translates to "in the sense that...", "from the point that...", or "considering that...". It isolates one particular reason for your main clause.

Meaning & Usage

Meaning: It connects two clauses, where the first clause (~는다는 점) provides the specific context or reason for the conclusion or statement in the second clause. It's more formal and analytical than a simple reason marker like -서/어서 (because).

When to use: Use it when you want to explain the 'why' behind your opinion by highlighting a specific fact or characteristic. It's common in discussions, debates, or when giving well-reasoned advice. For example, "This plan is good in the sense that it saves time."

Conjugation Rules

Action Verbs: Verb stem + -는다는 점에서 (e.g., 먹다 → 먹는다는 점에서)

Descriptive Verbs (Adjectives): Verb stem + -(으)ㄴ다는 점에서 (e.g., 예쁘다 → 예쁘다는 점에서 / 좋다 → 좋다는 점에서)

Nouns: Noun + -(이)라는 점에서 (e.g., 학생 → 학생이라는 점에서 / 친구 → 친구라는 점에서)

Past Tense: Verb stem + -았/었다는 점에서 (e.g., 갔다 → 갔다는 점에서 / 먹었다 → 먹었다는 점에서)

Verb: ~는다는 점에서 / Adjective: ~(으)ㄴ다는 점에서 / Noun: ~(이)라는 점에서

This pattern strongly emphasizes that a particular action or state is the most important thing, above all else. It's a powerful way to give advice or state a core belief.

Structure Breakdown

Context: This phrase is a fixed combination. ~는 것 turns a verb into a noun phrase (e.g., 가다 "to go" becomes 가는 것 "the act of going"). 이/가 is the subject particle. 무엇보다 means "more than anything." 중요하다 means "to be important." Together, they create a very strong statement of priority.

Example: 서로를 이해하는 것이 무엇보다 중요해요. (Understanding each other is more important than anything.)

Usage in Conversation

Context: Use this when you want to cut through minor details and focus on the absolute core principle. It's perfect for giving life advice, setting priorities in a project, or defining personal values. It signals that this point is non-negotiable.