-(으)려고
intend to / in order to
TOPIK 2Shows intention or purpose behind an action: 'in order to / intending to'.
Examples from real articles
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삼성전자는 최신 히트펌프 기술로 글로벌 난방 시장에 진출하려고 합니다.
Samsung Electronics intends to enter the global heating market with its latest heat pump technology.
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그는 전쟁을 일으켜서라도 자신의 지지율을 높이려 하는 것 같다.
It seems he is trying to raise his approval rating even if it means starting a war.
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그는 행사 내내 눈을 꼭 감고 있었고, 힘겹게 눈을 뜨려고 노력했습니다.
He kept his eyes tightly shut throughout the event and struggled hard to open them.
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최대한 카메라 앞에서는 안 울려 했는데 눈물이 난다
I tried my best not to cry in front of the camera, but tears came out.
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그래서 더 열심히 응원하려고 한다.
So I intend to cheer even harder.
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작성자 A씨는 부모님과 함께 회를 먹으려고 했지만 "주말 저녁이라 대게만 주문 가능하다"는 안내에 따라 대게를 주문했다.
Writer A intended to eat raw fish with his parents, but ordered crab following the guidance that 'only crab can be ordered on weekend evenings.'
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매매 계약서를 쓰려고 서두르는가 하면, 대출 막차를 타기 위해 은행을 찾는 움직임도 있었습니다.
While some were rushing to write up purchase contracts, there were also those heading to banks to catch the last train on loans.
Scramble for Last-Minute Real Estate Deals →
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Articles that use -(으)려고 in context — open one to read it in full.
- Tech & IT Intermediate Samsung's Revolutionary Heat Pump Technology
- World Intermediate Trump's Desperate Reveal of Inner Thoughts
- World Beginner Trump Struggles to Stay Awake During Event
- Society Intermediate Youtuber's Harrowing Account of Sexual Assault
- Entertainment Beginner Adopted Daughter's Athletic Achievements Celebrated
- Society Beginner Locals Warn of Overcharging Scam at Sokcho Market
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Scramble for Last-Minute Real Estate Deals