V + (으)려고 하다
1. Title
Expressing Intention or Attempt: V + (으)려고 하다
2. Grammar Explanation
The pattern V + (으)려고 하다 is used in Korean to express someone's intention or attempt to do something. It is similar to saying "intend to" or "try to" in English.
If the verb stem ends in a consonant, add -으려고 하다.
If the verb stem ends in a vowel, add -려고 하다.
If the verb stem ends with ㄹ, add - 려고 하다.
Structure:
Verb stem + (으)려고 하다
Usage:
To express a plan or intention:
Example: 책을 읽으려고 해요. → I’m planning to read a book.
To express an attempt to do something:
Example: 도와주려고 했어요. → I tried to help.
Notes:
This form is not used with descriptive verbs (adjectives).
It is often followed by other expressions like "했어요", "하는 중이에요", or "했는데".
3. Example Sentences
(Do not use examples from the original script.)
저는 일찍 일어나려고 알람을 맞췄어요.
(I set an alarm to wake up early.)친구를 도와주려고 학교에 갔어요.
(I went to school to help my friend.)날씨가 좋아서 산책하려고 해요.
(The weather is nice, so I’m planning to take a walk.)오늘 저녁을 만들려고 장을 봤어요.
(I bought groceries to make dinner today.)책을 다 읽으려고 노력하고 있어요.
(I’m trying to finish reading the book.)
4. Sample Dialogues
Dialogue 1
A: 왜 그렇게 일찍 일어났어요?
B: 운동하려고 일어났어요.
A: Why did you wake up so early?
B: I woke up to exercise.
Dialogue 2
A: 어디 가요?
B: 은행에 가려고요. 돈을 뽑아야 돼요.
A: Where are you going?
B: I'm going to the bank. I need to withdraw money.
5. Make Korean Sentences from English!
I am trying to learn Korean.
My friend is planning to travel to Busan.
I went to the library to study.
My mom woke up early to cook breakfast.
I came here to meet my brother.
My sister is trying to find a new job.
I bought this notebook to write a diary.
My friend went to the café to meet someone.
I took a taxi to arrive quickly.
I studied hard to pass the exam.
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