-(으)려고 하다
intend to, be about to
Level 2 · Expression
Explanation
Expresses an intention or something about to happen. Vowel or ㄹ stems take 려고 하다, consonant stems 으려고 하다. In the past (-려고 했는데) it often implies the plan failed.
Examples
방학에 운전을 배우려고 해요.
I plan to learn to drive over the vacation.
비가 오려고 해요.
It's about to rain.
전화하려고 했는데 잊어버렸어요.
I meant to call, but I forgot.
TOPIK note
TOPIK I Listening 22–30; TOPIK II Listening 9–12 (next action).