-(으)려고 하다 expresses intention - "intend to" or "plan to."
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Also means "about to" for imminent actions (막 가려고 했어요).
-려고 하다 vs -(으)ㄹ 거예요
- 려고 하다 = intention (may not happen)
- ㄹ 거예요 = definite future
막 -려고 했어요 = was just about to
- 막 나가려고 했어요
-려고 alone for purpose
- 사려고 왔어요 (came to buy)
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