Grammar
-(으)려고 하다
express an intention to act
Form
Verb stem + -(으)려고 하다 — “intend to”, “be planning to”.
Function
Presents an intended or planned action without guaranteeing it will happen.
Why this form?
-기로 하다 — “decide to”: presents a decision or agreement rather than a mere plan.
-(으)ㄹ 예정이다 — “be scheduled/planned to”: presents an established plan, often in organized schedules or announcements.
Useful conjugations
-(으)려고 하다 can contract to -(으)려 하다, especially in writing: 탈출하려 한다 corresponds to 탈출하려고 한다.
Forms not to confuse
- -기로 하다
내일부터 운동하기로 했어요. — I decided to exercise starting tomorrow.
- -(으)ㄹ 예정이다
다음 달에 출발할 예정이에요. — We are scheduled to leave next month.
Examples
우리는 병원 문 쪽으로 달려가 탈출하려 한다. — We run toward the hospital door intending to escape.
내일 일찍 출발하려고 해요. — I intend to leave early tomorrow.