Learn Korean Grammar: Mastering '-기로 하다' (To decide to)
- Lee Serene
- Mar 14
- 1 min read
WELCOME TO KOREAN SOONA STUDY LAB!
How do you say "I decided to do this" or "Let's promise to do that" in Korean? Today, we are mastering one of the most useful expressions for making plans and promises: Verb + -기로 하다.
While it translates to "to decide to" or "to promise to," many learners get confused between -기로 해요 and -기로 했어요. Using the wrong tense can completely change the vibe of your sentence!
In this interactive Grammar Masterclass, you will:
Learn the core meaning of -기로 하다.
Clearly understand the nuance difference between the present/suggestive form (-기로 해요) and the past/completed form (-기로 했어요).
Practice with 10 real-life sentences with perfect native audio.
Listen to natural liaison (연음) pronunciation guides.
How to use this interactive lab:
Hover over the highlighted words to see their English meanings, and click the text boxes to hear the native pronunciation audio.
Ready to make some promises in Korean? Let’s dive in!
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