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-으려고
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Korean
Alternative forms
ko -려고 after vowels and ko ㄹ
Etymology
From ko okm -오려 in order to + ko -고 quotative marker.
ko Is this an extension of prospective intent marker ko -으리?
Pronunciation
Suffix
in order to
ko 밖-에 일찍 나가-려고 숙제-를 빨리 했어요. I did my homework fast in order to go out early.
Used with ko 하다 to try to, to intend to
ko 뭐 먹으려고 하니? What are you trying to eat?