V+ (으)려고 하는데요.
It is used to indicate the plan or intention to do something while expecting a response from the listener.
증명사진을 찍으려고 하는데요.
I am planning to take an ID picture.
봉사 활동 참가 신청을 하려고 하는데요.
I am planning to sign up to participate in the volunteering activity.
토요일 저녁 예약을 하려고 하는데요. 창가 자리 예약이 가능합니까?
I am planning to make a reservation on Saturday evening. Is it possible to reserve window-side seats?
Conversation:
어서 오세요. 뭘 찾으세요?
Welcome, What are you looking for?
남자 티셔츠를 하나 사려고 하는데요.
I am planning to buy a T-shirt for men.
선물하실 거예요?
Are you going to give it as a gift?
네, 아버지께 선물할 거예요.
Yes, I am going to give it to my father as a gift.
그럼 이건 어떠세요? 연세가 있으신 분들에게 인기가 많아요.
Then, how about this one? This is popular with older people.
색이 너무 밝은 것 같은데 다른 색은 없어요?
The color seems to be too bright. Do you have other colors?
Related words
연세 an age (It is an honorific expression for ‘나이’.)
증명사진 an ID picture
봉사 활동 a volunteering activity
참가 participating
신청 signing up, applying for
창가 window-side