V + -(으)려고 – In order to do V (Purpose Connective)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Verb stem without patchim or ending in ㄹ (drop ㄹ) + -려고, Clause 2
• Verb stem with patchim + -으려고, Clause 2

Detailed Usage

Connects two clauses with the same subject: the first clause states the purpose or goal, and the second clause states the action taken to achieve it. Unlike '-(으)러' (limited to movement verbs), '-(으)려고' works with any action verb in the main clause.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   한국 유학을 가려고 한국어를 열심히 공부해요.

   Hanguk yuhageul garyeogo hangugeoreul yeolsimhi gongbuhaeyo.

   I study Korean hard in order to study abroad in Korea.

2. 2

   친구에게 선물하려고 꽃을 샀어요.

   Chinguege seonmulharyeogo kkocheul sasseoyo.

   I bought flowers to give as a gift to my friend.

3. 3

   기차표를 예매하려고 인터넷을 켰어요.

   Gichapyoreul yemaeharyeogo inteoneseul kyeosseoyo.

   I turned on the internet to book a train ticket.