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Decoded Slug: ~려는데 [ryeoneunde] (Trying to, want to, but)
Korean Grammar Point
~려는데 [ryeoneunde] (Trying to, want to, but)
~려는데 [ryeoneunde] (Trying to, want to, but)
Short explanation:
This form is used to express an intention or plan, but also indicates a difficulty or obstacle that makes the situation complicated or makes the plan uncertain.
Formation:
Verb stem + 려는데 (if the last vowel is 아/오 for plain verbs, the form is -려고 하는데)
Examples:
저는 오늘 조금 일찍 집에 가려는데 급하게 들어온 업무 때문에 할 수 없을 것 같아요.
Jeoneun oneul jogeum iljjik jibe garyeoneunde geuphage deureoon upmu ttaemune hal su eobseul geot gatayo.
I tried to go home a little early today, but I don't think I can because of the urgent work that suddenly came in.
처음에는 그 프로젝트를 완료하려는데, 여러가지 문제가 생겨서 완성하지 못했습니다.
Cheoeumeneun geu peurojekteureul wanryoharyeoneunde, yeoreogaji munjega saenggyeoseo wanseonghaji mothayeosseumnida.
At first, I was trying to complete the project, but I couldn't finish it due to various problems.
내일 친구와 영화를 보려는데, 모든 표가 매진된 상태라서 보러 갈 수 있을지 모르겠어요.
Naeil chingugwa yeonghwareul boryeoneunde, modeun pyoga maejindoendae sangtaeraseo boreo gal su isseulji moreugesseoyo.
I'm planning to go to the movies with my friend tomorrow, but I don’t know whether we can go or not, as all the tickets are sold out.
여행을 가려는데, 기상 상황이 안 좋아서 여행을 다시 한 번 미룰지 고민 중이에요.
Yeohaengeul garyeoneunde, gisang sanghwangi an joaseo yeohaengeul dasi han beon mirulji gomin jungieyo.
I am planning to go on a trip, but I am considering postponing it again due to the bad weather conditions.
Long explanation:
'~려는데 [ryeoneunde]' is used in Korean grammar to imply an intention or an action that a speaker wants to do, or was trying to do, but for some reason, they either haven't done it or they're uncertain whether they can. It often implies that the speaker met an unexpected situation or result, or there is something that makes the action difficult or the plan uncertain.