V+ (으)려고 Express the intention or purpose to do a certain action.

V+ (으)려고

It is used to express the intention or purpose to do a certain action. It can’t be used in the suggestion or imperative sentence.
저는 친구들과 같이 먹으려고 음식을 많이 만들었어요.
I have made a lot of food to share with my friends.
저는 새 차를 사려고 돈을 모으고 있어요.
I am saving money to buy a new car.
Conversation:
가족 여행을 가려고 알아보고 있어요. 좋은 곳이 있어요?
I am searching for information to go on a family trip. Is there a good place to go?
가서 뭘 하고 싶어요?
What would you like to do on your trip?
아이들이 물놀이를 좋아해요. 그래서 물놀이를 할 수 있는 곳이 좋을 것 같아요.
My kids like water activities. So places where they can do some water activities would be good.
그럼 새로 생긴 워터파크는 어때요? 서울에서 멀지 않고 근처에 맛집도 많아요.
Then how about a newly opened water park? It is not far from Seoul and there are many good restaurants nearby.
Related words
알아보다 to search for information, to investigate
물놀이 a water activity
워터파크 a water park
돈을 모으다 to save money

 

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