기 위해(서)
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Description
Verb Stem + 기 위해(서) : This pattern is equivalent to the phrase for the sake of, benefit of, or in order to.
Notes
Conjugation Rule
- Remove the ending from the verb (-다) to form the Verb Stem, and add -기 위해(서) to the end.
Pattern | Case | Example | |
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Rule 1: | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | ||
Rule 2: | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Conjugation Examples
- 보다 → 보기 위해서
- 먹다 → 먹기 위해서
Sentence Examples
Korean | English | Notes |
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돈을 벌기 위해서 아르바이트를 찾고 있어요. | I am looking for a part-time job in order to earn some money | polite informal form |
한국에 유학가기 위해서 한국어를 공부하고 있어요. | I'm studying Korean in order to go to Korea to study. | polite informal form |
제주도에 가기 위해서 비행기 표를 샀어. | I bought a plain ticket in order to go to Jeju Island. | low form |
철수는 담배를 피우기 위해서 잠깐 밖에 나갔어. | Chul Su went out for a minute in order to smoke. | low form |
나는 조깅을 하기 위해서 운동화를 샀어요. | I bought running shoes in order to jog. | polite informal form |
난 차를 사기 위해서 운전면허증을 땄어. | I got a driver´s license in order to buy a car. | low form |
친구를 만나기 위해서 외출할거예요. | I'm going to go out in order to meet my friend. | polite informal form |
살을 빼기 위해서 매일 운동을 해요. | I work out everyday in order to lose weight. | polite informal form |
비자를 연장하기 위해서 어제 대사관에 갔어요. | I went to embassy in order to extend my visa. | polite informal form |
한국어를 배우기 위해서 일주일에 3번 어학당에 가요. | I go to language school 3 times a week in order to learn Korean. | polite informal form |
Usage Exceptions
- Example
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?