-(으)려던 참이다

be just about to

TOPIK 5

Right at the point of doing: 'was just about to ~'.

Examples

  • 마침 전화하려던 참이었어요.

    I was just about to call you.

  • 저도 막 나가려던 참이었어요.

    I was just about to go out too.

  • 지금 밥을 먹으려던 참이에요.

    I'm just about to eat right now.

  • 그 얘기를 꺼내려던 참이었는데 잘됐네요.

    I was just about to bring that up — good timing.

  • 회의를 시작하려던 참에 정전이 됐어요.

    Just as we were about to start the meeting, the power went out.

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