Intermediate
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-도록
A versatile connective with two main uses: (1) Expressing purpose or goal — 'so that X happens', and (2) Expressing degree/result — 'to the extent that X'. Different from '-(으)려고' in that subjects of both clauses CAN differ.
Summary
Equivalent
So that... / Until... / To the point of...
Also: -(으)려고 (In order to - purpose; subject must be same) · -(으)ㄹ 정도로 (To the extent of — result/degree overlaps)
Grammar rules
- Purpose use: 모두가 이해하도록 설명했어요 (I explained so that everyone would understand).
- Degree use: 밤을 새도록 공부했어요 (I studied to the point of pulling an all-nighter).
Patterns
1
Purpose
Present · Verb Stem + 도록
2
Extent/Result
Present · Verb/Adj Stem + 도록
Example sentences
Extent/Result · Present · Verb/Adj Stem + 도록
Please explain it simply so that the students can understand.
학생들이 이해할 수 있도록 쉽게 설명해 주세요.
Extent/Result · Present · Verb/Adj Stem + 도록
I cheered to the point that my voice went hoarse.
목이 쉬도록 응원했어요.
Conversation
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select '-도록' for purpose.
Not waking someone.
Understand easily.