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Decoded Slug: ~(으)려고 하다 [(eu)ryeogo hada] (To try to)
Korean Grammar Point
~(으)려고 하다 [(eu)ryeogo hada] (To try to)
~(으)려고 하다 [(eu)ryeogo hada] (To try to)
Short explanation:
This structure is commonly used to express 'trying to do' something or 'intending to' do something.
Formation:
Verb Stem + 려고 하다 (if the last syllable does not end in a vowel) / Verb Stem + 으려고 하다 (if the last syllable ends in a vowel)
Examples:
저는 한국어를 더 잘하려고 하다 매일 연습을 많이 합니다.
Jeoneun hangugeoreul deo jalharyeogo hada maeil yeonseubeul manhi habnida.
I practice every day because I am trying to improve my Korean language.
우리 어머니는 맛있는 저녁 식사를 준비하려고 하다 요리공부를 합니다.
Uri eomeonineun masitneun jeonyeok siksa-reul junbiharyeogo hada yorigongbu-reul habnida.
My mother studies cooking because she's trying to prepare a delicious dinner.
동생은 더 큰 키를 위해 매일 운동을 하려고 하다.
Dongsaeng-eun deo keun ki-reul wihae maeil undong-eul haryeogo hada.
My younger sibling exercises every day in an attempt to grow taller.
친구가 알려준 새로운 앱을 사용하려고 하다 제 전화를 업데이트 했습니다.
Chinguga allyeojun saeroun aebeul sayongharyeogo hada je jeonhwareul eopdeiteu haessseubnida.
I updated my phone to try the new app that my friend recommended.
Long explanation:
'~(으)려고 하다 [(eu)ryeogo hada]' is a useful grammar pattern in Korean that is used to indicate an intention or a plan to perform an action in the future. It gives a nuance similar to the English expressions 'I am going to' or 'I am planning to'. This can also be used to share one's aim or goal that they intend to achieve.