~도록 -dorok

purpose/extent connector

What does ~도록 mean?

~도록 (-dorok) means: purpose/extent connector.

Marks a goal or limit the following action is aimed at.

How it's actually used

  • 늦지 않도록 빨리 걸으세요.
    Neutji anhdorok ppalli georeuseyo.
    Walk fast so that you won't be late.
    💡 Sets a goal or boundary to prevent a negative outcome.
  • 알아듣기 쉽도록 설명해 주세요.
    Aradeutgi swibdorok seolmyeonghae juseyo.
    Please explain it so it's easy to understand.
    💡 Indicates the extent or purpose of the action.
  • 다음에는 실수하지 않도록 주의할게요.
    Daeumeneun silsuhaji anhdorok juuihalgeyo.
    I'll be careful not to make mistakes next time.
    💡 Aimed at ensuring a specific future standard.

Related words in Grammar

~게 -ge어떻게 eo-tteo-ke어떡해 eo-tteo-kae이따가 i-tta-ga낫다 nat-da

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