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Decoded Slug: ~하려니와 [haryeoniwa] (Trying to, but)
Korean Grammar Point
~하려니와 [haryeoniwa] (Trying to, but)
~하려니와 [haryeoniwa] (Trying to, but)
Short explanation:
Used to express a situation where one is trying to do something, but it's difficult or can't be done.
Formation:
Verb + '려니와'
Examples:
오늘은 친구들과 함께 영화를 보러 가려니와, 갑자기 날씨가 너무 안 좋아져서 계획이 실패했어요.
Oneuleun chingudeulgwa hamkke yeonghwareul boreo garyeoniwa, gapjagi nalssiga neomu an johajyeoseo gyehoeki silpaehaesseoyo.
I was trying to go watch a movie with my friends today, but the weather suddenly got so bad that our plan failed.
좀 더 다양한 맛의 음식을 만들어 보려니와, 요리 실력이 부족해서 잘 되지 않아요.
Jom deo dayanghan matsui eumsigeul mandeureo boryeoniwa, yori silryeogi bujokhaeseo jal doeji anhayo.
I tried to make food with more diverse flavors, but it didn't go well because my cooking skills are lacking.
빨리 잠자려니와, 많은 생각들이 계속 머리를 스쳐 지나가서 잠에 들지 못했어요.
Ppalli jamjaryeoniwa, manheun saenggakdeuli gyesok meorireul seuchyeo jinagaseo jame deulji moshaesseoyo.
I tried to fall asleep quickly, but I couldn’t because many thoughts kept passing through my mind.
운동을 시작하려니와, 집에 있느라 시간을 못 내어서 아직 시작하지 못했어요.
Undongeul sijakharyeoniwa, jibe issneura siganeul mot naeoseo ajik sijakhaji moshaesseoyo.
I tried to start exercising, but I couldn't find the time because I was at home, so I haven't started yet.
Long explanation:
'~하려니와 [haryeoniwa]' is a Korean grammar point used to express a situation where one is trying to do something but there's an obstacle or an issue preventing it from happening. It can be translated as 'trying to, but' or 'want to, but' in English.