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-도록 하다

Used to give a strong directive or recommendation indirectly. Also used when a speaker causes or enables someone else to do something.

Summary

Equivalent

Please make sure to... / Make it so that...

Also: -(으)세요 (Direct command - more direct)

Example

Please make sure to submit the report by tomorrow.

내일까지 보고서를 제출하도록 하세요.

Grammar rules

  • More formal than simple request.
  • Self-directed ('-(으)도록 할게요') means 'I'll make sure to...'.

Patterns

1

Verbs (Indirect Command / Strong Advice)

Present/Future · Verb Stem + 도록 하다

2

Verbs (Causative - Make someone do)

Present/Future · Clause + 도록 하다

Example sentences

Verbs (Indirect Command / Strong Advice) · Present/Future · Verb Stem + 도록 하다

Please make sure to submit the report by tomorrow.

내일까지 보고서를 제출하도록 하세요.

Verbs (Indirect Command / Strong Advice) · Present/Future · Verb Stem + 도록 하다

Make sure to walk at least a little every day for your health.

건강을 위해서 매일 조금씩이라도 걷도록 하세요.

Verbs (Causative - Make someone do) · Present/Future · Clause + 도록 하다

I made it so that the child would solve the problem on their own next time.

아이가 다음엔 스스로 문제를 풀도록 했어요.

Conversation

A: Can I reach out directly tomorrow?

내일 바로 연락해도 될까요?

B: Yes, I'll make sure to check in the morning.

네, 아침에 확인하도록 할게요.

Practice

Fill in the blank

Select the correct indirect directive form.

Informing team.

Self-commitment.