Purpose: -(eu)ryeogo / -gi wihaeseo
Use '-(eu)ryeogo' and '-gi wihaeseo' to express the purpose of doing something. Both translate as 'in order to', but they differ.
-(eu)ryeogo: intention before an action
'-(eu)ryeogo' shows the intention behind an action and cannot be followed by a command or suggestion. The subject must be the same in both clauses.
νκ΅ νμ¬μ μ·¨μ§νλ €κ³ νκ΅μ΄λ₯Ό λ°°μμ.
hanguk hoesae chwijikaryeogo hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I'm learning Korean in order to get a job at a Korean company.
μΉκ΅¬μκ² μ£Όλ €κ³ μ λ¬Όμ μμ΄μ.
chinguege juryeogo seonmureul sasseoyo.
I bought a gift to give to my friend.
μ§κΈ λ§ λκ°λ €κ³ νμ΄μ.
jigeum mak nagaryeogo haesseoyo.
I was just about to go out.
-gi wihaeseo: an explicit goal
'-gi wihaeseo' is more formal and strongly emphasizes the goal. After a noun, use '-eul/reul wihaeseo'.
μνμ ν©κ²©νκΈ° μν΄μ μ΄μ¬ν 곡λΆν΄μ.
siheome hapgyeokagi wihaeseo yeolsimhi gongbuhaeyo.
I study hard in order to pass the exam.
Common mistake: commands
'-(eu)ryeogo' cannot precede a command or suggestion. When the second clause is an order or suggestion, use '-gi wihaeseo' instead.
| Point | -(eu)ryeogo | -gi wihaeseo |
|---|---|---|
| Register | Casual / spoken | Formal / written |
| Command / suggestion | No | Yes |
| With a noun | No | -eul/reul wihaeseo (Yes) |
π‘ Tip: Tip: '-(eu)ryeogo hada' means 'plan to' or 'be about to' and is very common, so learn it alongside this pattern.