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-려고 하는데요

I'm planning to ~, so... (polite spoken)

Attaches to a verb stem to state an intention as a lead-in to a request or further conversation, typically at the start of a phone call or when talking to a clerk; polite, very common in service settings.

Examples

  • 예약을 좀 바꾸려고 하는데요, 가능할까요?

    I'm trying to change my reservation; would that be possible?

  • 이 옷을 환불하려고 하는데요.

    I'd like to return these clothes.

  • 내일 서울에 가려고 하는데요, 기차표가 아직 있을까요?

    I'm planning to go to Seoul tomorrow; are train tickets still available?

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-려고 하는데요’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “I'm planning to ~, so... (polite spoken)”?