(으)려고

Intention

In English: in order to, so that

Express an intention, desire or purpose to do something. The speaker will do what is stated in the second clause for the purpose of the first clause.

• 드라마를 보려고 한국어를 배우고 있어요.

  드라마를 보려고 한구거를 배우고 이써요.said like thisdeuramareul boryeogo hangugeoreul baeugo isseoyo.

  I'm learning Korean in order to watch dramas.

• 할아버지는 낚싯대를 거두려고 일어났다.

  하라버지는 낙씯때를 거두려고 이러낟따.said like thisharabeojineun naksitdaereul geoduryeogo ireonatda.

  Grandfather got up to pick up the fishing rod.

• 누나가 유학을 가려고 학교를 알아보는 중이에요.

  누나가 유하글 가려고 학꾜를 아라보는 중이에요.said like thisnunaga yuhageul garyeogo hakgyoreul araboneun jungieyo.

  My sister is looking into schools because she's planning to study abroad.

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