Korean grammar principle ~도록

In this lesson, you will learn about the Korean grammar principle ~도록, which is quite confusing for people who are new to learning Korean. 

There are four common meanings of ~도록, but I'll explain them step by step, so you don't have to worry. Let's get started.

도록 (dorok) is a conjunction in Korean used to express the purpose or intent of an action. This conjunction is often used to convey that someone is doing something with a definite purpose or intent. Its common meaning can be translated as "in order," "so that," or "for the sake of."

Here are some examples of the use of 도록 and explanations:

1. To mean or intend:

그는 더 열심히공부하도록 노력하고 있어요.

He is trying to study harder.


2. Used to indicate an instruction or request:

숙제를 내도록 선생님이 키시셨어요.

The teacher asks for an assignment.


3. To express a wish or expectation:

오늘은 일찍 자도록 해봐요.

Try to go to bed early tonight.


4. Giving tips and directions:

이메일을 확인하도록 하세요.

Please check your email.


The Construction of 도록 in a Sentence

The construction of 도록 in a situation can be formed by following some grammatical rules. Here is a construction guide for 도록:


1. Verb + 도록:

Use 도록 after the base form of a verb to express purpose or intent.

Example:

열심히 공부하도록 노력하겠습니다. 

(I will try hard to study.)

>> 공부하 (study) + 도록 + complement

2. Adjective + 도록:

Use 도록 after the base form of an adjective to express purpose or intent.

Example:

건강하게 살도록 노력하자. 

(Let's try to live a healthy life.)

>> 살 (live) + 도록 + complement


3. Noun + 도록:

Use 도록 after a noun to express purpose or intent.

Example:

목표를 이루도록 노력해야 해.

(We should try to achieve the goal.)

>> 이루 (achieve) + 도록 + complement


4. Present Tense (현재형) 도록:

도록 can be used with the base form of a verb in the present tense to express a current goal or intention.

Example:

빨리 마치도록 노력하고 있어요. 

(I'm trying to finish it soon.)

>> 마치 (finish) + 도록 + complement


5. Past Tense +  (과거형) 도록:

도록 can also be used with the base form of a verb in the past tense to express a goal or intention in the past.

Example:

목표를 이루도록 노력했어요. 

(I am trying to achieve the goal.)

>> 이루 (achieve) + 도록 + complement

>> 노력하다 (Verb-1) > 노력했다 (verb-2)


If you haven't read how to turn a sentence in present tense into past tense read HERE


By following these rules, you can create sentences using 도록 to express the purpose or intent of an action.

It's important to have in mind that 도록 is often used in more official or formal contexts. In addition, sentences using 도록 usually involve some action or effort on the part of the person to achieve the desired goal or purpose.

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