-(으)려다가

was about to but

TOPIK 4

An intended action interrupted by another: 'was about to ~ but'.

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  • 용씨는 올해 3월 손씨 측에 접근해 7천만원을 받으려다 미수에 그친 혐의를 받고 있다.

    Yong is suspected of approaching Son's side in March of this year and attempting to receive 70 million won but failing.

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Related grammar · TOPIK 4

-(으)ㄴ/는 걸 보니(까) -(으)ㄴ/는 만큼 -(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에) -(으)ㄴ/는 탓에 -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 셈이다