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을/를 위해(서)

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Before a certain time Usage with verbs

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Before a certain time

For the sake of, in order to

Used when doing something to achieve a goal or for a specific purpose.

Example

군인은 나라를 위해서 일하는 사람이에요.

Soldiers are people who work for their country.
건강을 위해서 매일 비타민을 먹고 있어요.

I take vitamins daily for my health.

Usage with verbs

Can also be used with verbs in the form of 기 위해(서)

시험에 합격하기 위해서 열심히 공부했어요.

I studied hard in order to pass the test

스마트폰을 사기 위해서 돈을 모았어요.

I saved up money to buy a smartphone.

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