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Usages of ~ryeogo
우리는 약속을 지키려고 노력해.urineun yaksogeul jikiryeogo noryeokhae.
We try to keep our promises.
수업 중에 집중하려고 노력해요.sueop junge jipjungharyeogo noryeokhaeyo.
I try to focus during class.
나는 스트레스 풀려고 잠들기 전에 10분만 명상을 해.naneun seuteureseu pullyeogo jamdeulgi jeone 10bunman myeongsangeul hae.
To relieve stress, I meditate for just 10 minutes before I fall asleep.
발표 전에 긴장을 풀려고 깊게 숨을 쉬어요.balpyo jeone ginjangeul pullyeogo gipge sumeul swieoyo.
Before a presentation, I breathe deeply to calm my nerves.
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