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갑자기(Suddenly)

아이오아이(I.O.I)

Korean lesson from this song

Key words

기억

memory

Refers to recollections or things remembered.

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자려고

to sleep (intending to)

Used to indicate intention to sleep, with '-려고' showing purpose.

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괜찮은

fine; okay

Adjective in attributive form '-은' describing a noun; commonly used to describe well-being or status.

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Expression and grammar

자려고 · Verb stem + -(으)려고

This pattern expresses the intention or purpose to do something. For '자려고', it comes from '자다 (to sleep)' + '-려고', meaning 'intending to sleep'. It is a common and polite way to express your intention.

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Practice examples written for this lesson

  1. 저는 지금 자려고 침대에 누웠어요.

    I just lay down on the bed intending to sleep.

  2. 어제 밤에 좋은 기억이 떠올랐어요.

    Last night, good memories came to mind.

  3. 괜찮은 사람이 있어요. 걱정하지 마세요.

    There is a good/fine person. Don't worry.

Check yourself

What does the grammar pattern '-려고' express when added to a verb stem, as seen in '자려고'?

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It expresses intention or purpose to do the action, meaning 'intending to' do something.

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Song Information

Artist
아이오아이(I.O.I)
Song
갑자기(Suddenly)
Language
English

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