아서/어서 and -(으)러
Use -아서/어서 to link cause or sequence and -(으)러 with movement verbs to show purpose.
Examples
KoreanTranslation
커피를 사러 카페에 갔어요。Keopireul sareo kape-e gasseoyo.
I went to the cafe to buy coffee.
비가 와서 집에 있었어요。Biga waseo jibe isseosseoyo.
Because it rained, I stayed at home.
책을 빌리러 도서관에 갔어요。Chaegeul billireo doseogwan-e gasseoyo.
I went to the library to borrow a book.
Pattern
reason/sequence + 아서/어서 / verb stem + (으)러 + motion verb
How it works
Use -아서/어서 to link cause or sequence and -(으)러 with movement verbs to show purpose. This pattern typically appears as reason/sequence + 아서/어서 / verb stem + (으)러 + motion verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- 아서/어서 often links cause or natural sequence.
- (으)러 usually appears with movement verbs to show purpose.
Why it matters
Say what you want and what you are planning to do.
Use in context
These patterns let Korean move from short statements into more connected practical sentences.