Core Grammar Rule: ~은/는 ~이/기로 유명하다
This pattern is used to state what a person, place, or thing is well-known or famous for. It attaches to nouns, verbs, and adjectives to describe a defining characteristic or reputation.
Meaning & Usage
Meaning: It translates to "is famous for (being/doing)..." or "is known for...". It points out a widely recognized quality.
When to use: Use it when you're introducing something or someone and want to mention their most famous trait. It's common when giving recommendations, like for restaurants ("famous for delicious food"), tourist spots ("famous for beautiful scenery"), or people ("famous for being kind").
Conjugation Rules
Nouns: If the noun ends in a vowel, add ~기로 유명하다 (e.g., 의사 -> 의사로 유명하다 - typo, should be 의사이기로). If it ends in a consonant, add ~이기로 유명하다 (e.g., 학생 -> 학생이기로 유명하다). However, it's more common to use ~으로/로 유명하다 for nouns (e.g., 부산은 해산물로 유명하다). The ~기로 form is primarily for verbs and adjectives.
Verbs & Adjectives: Remove ~다 from the dictionary form and attach ~기로 유명하다. This rule applies regardless of whether the stem ends in a vowel or a consonant.
Noun: ~+(으)로 유명하다 / Verb/Adj: ~기로 유명하다
Native Nuance: ~는다는 점에서
This pattern provides a specific reason or perspective, making your explanation more nuanced and logical. It's like saying "in the sense that..." or "from the point that...".
Highlighting a Specific Aspect
Context: Use ~는다는 점에서 when you're not just giving a simple cause-and-effect reason (like with ~서/아서), but are pinpointing the exact characteristic that makes something special, different, or noteworthy. It's often used in comparisons or detailed explanations.
Example: "이 식당은 매일 아침 신선한 재료를 사용한다는 점에서 믿을 수 있어요." (You can trust this restaurant in the sense that they use fresh ingredients every morning.) Here, the specific point of trust is the use of fresh ingredients.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Context: Do not use this pattern for simple, direct reasons for an action. It's for analysis, not for stating a basic cause. For instance, saying "피곤하다는 점에서 일찍 잤어요" (I went to bed early in the sense that I was tired) is unnatural. The direct reason is simply being tired, so you should use 피곤해서 일찍 잤어요. Use ~는다는 점에서 when you are evaluating or commenting on a situation from a certain viewpoint.