English–Korean
“so that” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtorok
Example
시험에 합격하도록 열심히 공부했어요.si heo me hap kkyeo ka do rok yeol sim hi kong bu hae sseo yo
I studied hard so that I would pass the exam.
How to say “so that” in Korean
“So that” in Korean is 도록 (torok).
A connected action moves toward a clear target, whether that target is an outcome, a stopping point, or a certain degree.
Example sentences with 도록
건강을 위해 지치지 않도록 규칙적으로 운동해요.keon gang eul wi hae chi chi ji an to rok kyu chik jjeo geu ro un dong hae yo
For my health, I exercise regularly so that I do not get tired.
Tips for using 도록
- English often expresses this link with a separate clause, so recognizing this ending helps learners parse Korean sentences more quickly.