VS + 자고 하다

1. Title

VS +자고 하다 for Quoting Suggestions in Korean

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2. Grammar Explanation

The expression “V.S. +자고 하다” is used when quoting someone’s suggestion or proposal to do something together. It’s the indirect quotation form of the sentence ending -자, which is used for making suggestions (similar to “let’s” in English).

Structure:

• Action Verb Stem + 자고 하다
  (ex: 가다 → 가자 → 가자고 하다)

Meaning:

• “(someone) said/suggested that (we/they) do ~”

• It’s often translated into English as:

  • “(someone) suggested doing...”

  • “(someone) said let’s...”

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3. Example Sentences

1. 친구가 같이 점심을 먹자고 했어요.
   (My friend suggested that we eat lunch together.)

2. 민수가 등산을 가자고 했어요.
   (Minsu suggested going hiking.)

3. 엄마가 주말에 시장에 가자고 하셨어요.
   (My mom said we should go to the market this weekend.)

4. 선생님이 내일 일찍 오자고 하셨어요.
   (The teacher told us to come early tomorrow.)

5. 동료가 회의 후에 커피를 마시자고 했어요.
   (My colleague suggested we have coffee after the meeting.)

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4. Sample Dialogues

Dialogue 1
A: 오늘 저녁에 뭐 해요?
(What are you doing this evening?)
B: 친구가 영화 보러 가자고 했어요.
(My friend suggested we go see a movie.)

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Dialogue 2
A: 왜 도서관에 가요?
(Why are you going to the library?)
B: 동아리 친구들이 거기서 공부 하자고 했어요.
(My club friends suggested studying there.)

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5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. My friend suggested going to the beach.

2. My mom said we should clean the house.

3. I suggested eating pizza for dinner.

4. My brother said we should play soccer.

5. My coworker suggested leaving early.

6. My dad said we should watch a movie.

7. My sister suggested making cookies.

8. I said let’s go shopping.

9. My friend suggested visiting Busan.

10. My teacher said we should read this book.

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