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.
Expressing similarity with 처럼	Subject + noun + 처럼 + verb	그녀는 그녀의 엄마처럼보인다.

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