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Decoded Slug: ~려고 [ryeogo] (In order to)
Korean Grammar Point
~려고 [ryeogo] (In order to)
~려고 [ryeogo] (In order to)
Short explanation:
Used to show the intent or purpose of an action; 'in order to', 'to'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 려고
Examples:
한국어를 잘 하기 위해서 매일 한국어를 공부하려고 노력하고 있어요.
Hangug-eoleul jal hagi wihaeseo maeil hangug-eoleul gongbuhae ryeogo nolyeog hago isseoyo.
I'm studying Korean every day in order to speak it well.
다이어트를 하려고 운동하고, 칼로리를 줄이려고 많이 노력했어요.
Daieoteuleul haryeo nun donghago, kallo lileul julligo mani noryeoghaesseoyo.
I exercised a lot to diet and reduced my intake of calories in order to lose weight.
이번 시험을 잘 보려고 많이 공부하고, 일찍 자려고 노력했습니다.
Ibeon siheom-eul jal bo ryeogo mani gongbu hago, iljjik ja ryeogo noryeoghaessseubnida.
I studied a lot to do well on this exam and tried to go to bed early.
엄마가 행복하게 하려고 매일 방을 정리하고, 맛있는 음식을 만들어 드렸어요.
Eommaga haengbokhage haryeo go maeil bang-eul jeongni hago, masissneun eumsig-eul mandeuleo deulyeosseoyo.
To make my mother happy, I cleaned the room every day and made delicious food for her.
Long explanation:
'~려고 [ryeogo]' is used in Korean to express the intent or purpose of an action. It is often translated as 'in order to' or 'to' in English. It helps to specify the reason why the action in the main clause is being done, pointing to the intention or goal of the subject's action.