기 위해(서)

Verb Stem + 기 위해(서) : This pattern is equivalent to the phrase for the sake of, benefit of, or in order to.

Conjugation Rule

• Remove the ending from the verb (-다) to form the Verb Stem, and add -기 위해(서) to the end.

Conjugation Examples

• 보다 → 보기 위해서
• 먹다 → 먹기 위해서

Sentence Examples

• 돈 벌기 위해서 아르바이트를 찾고 있어요: (I) am looking for a part-time job in order to earn some money

Usage Exceptions

• Example

Pronunciation

• Special pronunciation rule?

See Also

• N 위해(서)

snu level 3 chapt 23 yonsei pg 334