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Decoded Slug: ~고자 [goja] (In order to)
Korean Grammar Point
~고자 [goja] (In order to)
~고자 [goja] (In order to)
Short explanation:
Used to express the purpose or aim of an action; 'in order to', 'for the purpose of'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 고자
Examples:
저는 토픽 시험을 통과하기 위해 한국어를 공부하고자 합니다.
Jeoneun TOPIK siheomeul tonggwahagi wihae hangukeoreul gongbuhagoja hamnida.
In order to pass the TOPIK exam, I intend to study Korean.
그녀는 자기 스스로를 향상시키고자 매일 운동을 합니다.
Geunyeoneun jagi seuseuloreul hyangsangsigigoja maeil undongeul hamnida.
She exercises daily in order to improve herself.
우리 아버지는 우리 가족을 위해 매일 일하고자 합니다.
Uri abeojineun uri gajogeul wihae maeil ilhagoja hamnida.
My father intends to work every day in order to provide for our family.
우리는 환경을 보호하고자 재활용품을 구입하기로 결정했습니다.
Urineun hwangyeongeul bohohagoja jaehwallyongpumeul guibhagiro gyeoljeonghaessseubnida.
In order to protect the environment, we decided to purchase recycled products.
Long explanation:
'~고자 [goja]' is a grammar point used in Korean to convey someone's intention or goal. The literal translation would be 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of' in English. It is used to express what the purpose or objective is when someone is planning on doing something or when an action is performed.