What does 도록 mean?

도록 is used to express purpose, extent, or a time limit, meaning "so that," "to the extent of," or "until."

How do I use 도록 in a sentence?

Attach 도록 to the verb stem (e.g., 이해하다 → 이해하도록 for "so that you understand").

Is 도록 formal or informal?

It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the sentence.

How is 도록 different from 위해서?

도록 focuses more on achieving a goal or a condition, while 위해서 is used more generally for expressing purpose .

Where to find more lessons like this?

You can visit our Korean Grammar Bank for more lessons on levels A1, A2, B1 and B2.

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Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
How to use 도록 in Korean	Verb + -도록	고양이를 기를 수 있도록 할 거예요.
Passive voice in Korean	Verb + -이 / -히 / -리 / -기	놓다 → 놓이다
Expressing even though in Korean	Subject + Verb + ㄴ지만	그는 아프지만 수업에참여합니다.
Expressing emphasis in Korean	Verb + ㄹ 뿐이다	그의 행동은 그녀를 더 밀어낼뿐이다.
Expressing surprise in Korean	Subject + Verb + (는) 구나 / 네 / 군	그녀가 부산에서 오는구나.
Expressing similarity with 처럼	Subject + noun + 처럼 + verb	그녀는 그녀의 엄마처럼보인다.
Expressing hope in Korean	Verb + 기를 바라다	그는 좋은 대학에 가기를 바란다.

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