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The pattern ~(으)려고 해요 is used to express that you **intend to** or are **planning to** do something.
It is a polite way to talk about your plans, intentions, or things you are about to do soon.
This is often used when talking about your **near-future actions** or **what you want to do**.
Verb stem + (으)려고 해요
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 책을 읽으려고 해요. | I plan to read a book. |
| 내일 여행을 가려고 해요. | I intend to go on a trip tomorrow. |
| 친구를 만나려고 해요. | I’m planning to meet a friend. |
| 운동하려고 해요. | I’m planning to exercise. |
| 저녁을 만들려고 해요. | I’m planning to cook dinner. |
Use ~(으)려고 해요 to express that you **plan to do something** or **intend to do something** in the near future.
Now you can use **~(으)려고 해요** to talk about your **plans and intentions**!
It’s very useful in everyday Korean. Try using it to talk about your future activities. 🌟
Happy studying! 화이팅! ✨
The pattern ~기로 했어요 is used to say that you or someone has **decided to do** something or **promised to do** something.
It expresses a **firm plan** or a **decision** that has already been made.
It is used both for personal decisions and when making **commitments or promises**.
Verb stem + 기로 했어요
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 한국어를 공부하기로 했어요. | I decided to study Korean. |
| 운동하기로 했어요. | I decided to exercise. |
| 일찍 자기로 했어요. | I decided to sleep early. |
| 친구를 만나기로 했어요. | I promised to meet a friend. |
| 주말에 여행 가기로 했어요. | We decided to go on a trip this weekend. |
Use ~기로 했어요 to express that you **decided to do something** or that you **promised** or **made an agreement** to do something.
Now you can use **~기로 했어요** to talk about your **decisions and promises** in Korean!
This is a very common and useful pattern for making plans and sharing them with others. 🌟
Happy studying! 화이팅! ✨
