When you want to say you're doing something for a specific reason or with a particular goal in mind, you can use the Korean grammatical construction ~을/를 목적으로. The noun that comes before 목적으로 is the purpose or aim. Think of it like saying "for the purpose of [noun]" or "with the aim of [noun]."
You attach ~을 to nouns ending in a consonant and ~를 to nouns ending in a vowel. This phrase helps clarify the intention behind an action. It's a useful expression to show the objective of what you are doing.
When attaching ~을/를 목적으로 to a noun, it means “for the purpose of” or “with the aim of” that noun. This expression is used to indicate the goal or intention behind an action. The noun acts as the objective, and the following clause describes the action taken to achieve it. It's similar to saying “in order to achieve [noun].”
How Formal Is It?
"저희 회사는 고객 만족을 목적으로 항상 최선을 다합니다."
"그는 좋은 성적을 목표로 열심히 공부하고 있어요."
"나 돈 벌려고 아르바이트 해."
Beispiele nach Niveau
저는 건강을 목적으로 운동해요.
I exercise for the purpose of health.
이 책은 한국어 학습을 목적으로 만들어졌어요.
This book was made with the aim of Korean language learning.
우리는 여행을 목적으로 돈을 모으고 있어요.
We are saving money for the purpose of travel.
그는 성공을 목적으로 열심히 일했어요.
He worked hard for the purpose of success.
이 모임은 친목을 목적으로 합니다.
This gathering is for the purpose of fellowship.
저희 회사는 고객 만족을 목적으로 해요.
Our company aims for customer satisfaction.
이 수업은 기초 문법 학습을 목적으로 해요.
This class is for the purpose of learning basic grammar.
그는 취미를 목적으로 그림을 그립니다.
He draws pictures for the purpose of a hobby.
저는 건강을 목적으로 운동해요.
I exercise for the purpose of health.
건강 (health) + ~을/를 목적으로
이 책은 한국어 공부를 목적으로 만들어졌어요.
This book was made with the aim of Korean study.
한국어 공부 (Korean study) + ~을/를 목적으로
우리는 여행을 목적으로 돈을 모아요.
We save money for the purpose of travel.
여행 (travel) + ~을/를 목적으로
그 회사는 이익을 목적으로 일해요.
That company works with the aim of profit.
이익 (profit) + ~을/를 목적으로
저는 다이어트를 목적으로 밥을 적게 먹어요.
I eat less rice for the purpose of dieting.
다이어트 (diet) + ~을/를 목적으로
이 수업은 초보자를 목적으로 해요.
This class is for the purpose of beginners.
초보자 (beginner) + ~을/를 목적으로
선생님은 학생들을 가르치는 것을 목적으로 학교에 가요.
The teacher goes to school with the aim of teaching students.
가르치는 것 (teaching) + ~을/를 목적으로
이 프로젝트는 환경 보호를 목적으로 시작되었어요.
This project was started for the purpose of environmental protection.
환경 보호 (environmental protection) + ~을/를 목적으로
한국어 공부를 목적으로 이 책을 샀어요.
I bought this book for the purpose of studying Korean.
건강을 목적으로 매일 운동하고 있어요.
I exercise every day with the aim of being healthy.
여행을 목적으로 돈을 모으고 있어요.
I'm saving money for the purpose of traveling.
승진을 목적으로 열심히 일하고 있습니다.
I am working hard with the aim of getting a promotion.
친구를 돕는 것을 목적으로 여기에 왔어요.
I came here for the purpose of helping my friend.
정보 공유를 목적으로 이 모임을 만들었어요.
I created this meeting for the purpose of sharing information.
환경 보호를 목적으로 캠페인에 참여했습니다.
I participated in the campaign with the aim of protecting the environment.
스트레스 해소를 목적으로 노래방에 갔어요.
I went to karaoke for the purpose of relieving stress.
So verwendest du es
Use ~을/를 목적으로 to express that an action is done with a specific aim or purpose. The noun preceding ~을/를목적으로 is the purpose itself. It often appears with verbs like ~하다 (to do) or ~삼다 (to make something into something). For example, 건강을 목적으로 운동해요 (I exercise for the purpose of health). You can also use this construction with more complex noun phrases to specify your goals.
A common mistake is confusing ~을/를 목적으로 with other expressions like ~기 위해(서) (in order to) or ~도록 (so that). While they can sometimes be interchangeable, ~을/를 목적으로 specifically highlights the purpose or goal, often implying a more formal or explicit intention. For instance, 한국어를 배우기 위해 한국에 갔어요 (I went to Korea to learn Korean) emphasizes the reason for going, whereas 한국어 습득을 목적으로 한국에 갔어요 (I went to Korea with the purpose of acquiring Korean) emphasizes the specific goal. Another mistake is using it with verbs directly. Remember, ~을/를 목적으로 attaches to a noun. If you want to use a verb, you need to turn it into a noun first (e.g., ~하는 것을 목적으로).
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The most common Korean greeting.
Used to express gratitude.
A common way to agree.
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만나서 반갑습니다
Focus: 반갑습니다 (ban-gap-seup-ni-da)
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죄송합니다
Focus: 죄송합니다 (joe-song-hap-ni-da)
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천만에요
Focus: 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo)
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Write a short sentence about why someone might study Korean. Use '한국어' and '배우다'.
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저는 한국어를 배우고 싶어요. (I want to learn Korean.)
Write a simple sentence introducing yourself, including your name. Use '제 이름' and '입니다'.
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제 이름은 [Your Name]입니다. (My name is [Your Name].)
Write a sentence saying 'Hello' and asking 'How are you?' to a friend. Use '안녕하세요' and '잘 지내요?'.
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안녕하세요. 잘 지내요? (Hello. How are you doing?)
What does the passage say about the speaker?
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안녕하세요. 저는 학생입니다. 저는 한국어를 공부합니다.
What does the passage say about the speaker?
'저는 학생입니다' means 'I am a student.'
'저는 학생입니다' means 'I am a student.'
What is '이것' (this)?
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이것은 사과입니다. 저것은 물입니다.
What is '이것' (this)?
'이것은 사과입니다' means 'This is an apple.'
'이것은 사과입니다' means 'This is an apple.'
What does the speaker want to do?
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저는 커피를 마시고 싶어요. (I want to drink coffee.)
What does the speaker want to do?
'저는 커피를 마시고 싶어요' means 'I want to drink coffee.'
'저는 커피를 마시고 싶어요' means 'I want to drink coffee.'
This sentence means 'I exercise every day for the purpose of health.' The structure '을/를 목적으로' is used to state the aim.
This sentence means 'We held a meeting with the aim of introducing new technology.' The '을/를 목적으로' connects the aim to the action.
This sentence means 'We started a new program for the purpose of improving students' learning abilities.' Here, a longer noun phrase is used before '을/를 목적으로'.
This research was conducted with the aim of developing new technology.
That company produces eco-friendly products for the purpose of environmental protection.
I came to Korea for the purpose of experiencing Korean culture.
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저의 목표는 세계 여행을 목적으로 돈을 모으는 것입니다.
Focus: 모으는 것입니다
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이 프로젝트는 사회 문제 해결을 목적으로 시작되었습니다.
Focus: 시작되었습니다
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그들은 평화 유지를 목적으로 회담을 가졌습니다.
Focus: 가졌습니다
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This sentence means 'They started this campaign for the purpose of environmental protection.' The structure '~을/를 목적으로' connects the purpose '환경 보호' (environmental protection) with the action.
This sentence means 'The company launched a new product with the aim of expanding its market share.' The phrase '시장 점유율을 확대할 목적' clearly indicates the company's goal.
This sentence means 'The government is promoting various policies for the purpose of improving public health.' '국민의 건강 증진' is the specific purpose.
The sentence structure in Korean typically follows Subject-Object-Verb. Here, '회의는' (the meeting) is the subject, '새로운 제품 출시를' (new product launch) is the object phrase with '목적으로' indicating the purpose, and '개최되었다' (was held) is the verb. The natural flow is 'Meeting - new product launch purpose - was held.'
Similar to the previous example, the structure is Subject-Object-Purpose-Adverb-Verb. '그는' (He) is the subject, '건강 증진을' (health promotion) is the object phrase, '목적으로' (for the purpose of) states the aim, '매일' (every day) is an adverb of frequency, and '운동한다' (exercises) is the verb. The sentence flows logically as 'He - health promotion purpose - every day - exercises.'
This sentence also follows the typical Korean sentence structure. '정부는' (The government) is the subject, '지역 경제 활성화를' (local economic revitalization) is the object phrase, '목적으로' (with the aim of) specifies the goal, '새로운 정책을' (new policy) is the direct object, and '발표했다' (announced) is the verb. The natural order is 'Government - local economic revitalization aim - new policy - announced.'
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B2Having a three-dimensional effect or examining something from multiple perspectives rather than a single flat view. It implies a comprehensive and detailed analysis.
~에 관해
B1About, concerning.
~에 대하여
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
~대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~에 관하여
A2Regarding, concerning, about (a topic).
~에 대해(서)
A1Indicates the topic or subject of discussion, meaning 'about' or 'regarding'.
무엇보다
A2More than anything else; above all.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
