Korean grammar · Level 4
V-고자 · V-고자 하다
In order to, intending to — the formal -고자
an editorial, a report or a speech states its aim at the start — 'this article sets out to…', 'in order to solve this, the company…'. -고 싶다 is too personal and -(으)려고 too chatty for that. The formal word for purpose and intention is -고자, and Sori has just put it in Hoya's first sentence.
Example
이 글에서는 재택근무의 좋은 점과 문제점을 살펴보고자 한다.
This article sets out to look at the good points and the problems of working from home.
The full explanation is in the unit · part of the Level 4 Pass, opening soon · Level 4, Unit 11
Work, society and the future
The rule with a table, Sori’s tips, practice that checks itself, a review room and a one-page cheat sheet.
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