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Decoded Slug: ~하려고 [haryeogo] (In order to)
Korean Grammar Point
~하려고 [haryeogo] (In order to)
~하려고 [haryeogo] (In order to)
Short explanation:
Used to express purpose or intention; 'in order to', 'for the purpose of'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 려고
Examples:
한국어를 더 잘 이해하려고 많은 책을 읽었습니다.
Hangugeoreul deo jal ihaeharyeogo manheun chaegeul ilgeotsseumnida.
I read many books in order to understand Korean better.
시험을 잘 보기 위해 열심히 공부하려고 합니다.
Siheomeul jal bogi wihae yeolsimhi gongbuharyeogo hamnida.
I am studying hard in order to do well on the test.
건강을 유지하려고 운동하고 있어요.
Geongangeul yujiharyeogo undonghago isseoyo.
I am exercising in order to maintain my health.
여행 때문에 돈을 모으려고 아르바이트를 했어요.
Yeohaeng ttaemune doneul moeuryeogo areubaiteureul haesseoyo.
I did a part-time job in order to save money for the trip.
Long explanation:
'~하려고 [haryeogo]' is a Korean grammar pattern used to indicate purpose or intention. In essence, it translates to 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of' in English. It is used to explain the reason behind one's actions, or the intended end result. This pattern is commonly seen at the end of a sentence, and is often used with verbs to indicate the intention behind the action.