-(으)러 가다/오다

The ending -(으) 러 가다/오다 indicates the object of the verb that accompanies it.

Indicates the objective of the accompanying verb 가다 indicates the action -to go- and 오다 indicates the action -to come-.

• ▸ 선물을 사러 시장에 가요.

  I'm going to the market to buy a gift.

• ▸ 쓰레기를 버리러 와요.

  I'm going to take out the rubbish.

• ▸ 서커스를 보러 가요.

  I'm going to see the circus.

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Grammar tips

- Verb + 러 가다/오다 is placed after a vowel or ㄹ.

- Verb + 으러 가다/오다 is placed after a consonant.