Korean

Meaning: to (do something); in order to
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Example sentences

We went to the theater to see a movie.
언니, 저 내일 친구랑 영화 보러 갈 거이에요.
Unnie, I'm going to watch a movie with my friend tomorrow.
그 스님은 전국을 돌아다니며 불법을 설파하러 다녔다.
That monk traveled all over the country to preach Buddhist teachings.
결혼식장은 축하하러 온 하객들로 붐볐다.
The wedding hall was crowded with guests who came to congratulate the couple.

Usage Notes

A suffix attached to a verb stem to indicate the purpose of going or coming.

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