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Explanation

Intention before another action.

Common spoken purpose.

Study “-(으)려고” with full sentences, not the ending alone. Particles and speech level still decide naturalness.

After recognition, produce two new sentences with “-(으)려고” using different verbs or nouns.

Level: elementary. Read the pattern, say each example out loud, then write two new sentences of your own before moving on.

After you can produce the form, open related Chamelingo pages (vocabulary, conjugator, particles) so the pattern connects to words you actually study.

Examples

먹으려고 앉았어요.

I sat down to eat.

사려고 해요.

I intend to buy it.

자려고 해요.

I'm about to sleep.

Common mistakes

  • Do not paste “-(으)려고” onto English word order without adjusting SOV and particles.
  • Do not confuse “-(으)려고” with near-miss endings that look similar in romanization.

How to practice

  1. Register: learn the polite 요 form first unless this page is specifically about formal 습니다 style.
  2. Production tip: use the pattern in a short dialogue (question + answer) the same day you study it.

Related

Core grammar guides: 동사 + -(으)려고 하다Core grammar mapMore grammar patternsCore grammar mapParticle checker

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