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하려는 거야

are trying to

→ 하다
phrase Rare #24,138
are trying to Expresses an intention or purpose. Often used in questions like “뭐 하려는 거야?” (“What are you trying to do?”). Casual speech.
KO: 뭘 하려는 거야?
EN: What are you trying to do?

날 곤란하게 하려는 거 야?

Are you trying to embarrass me?

— 반딧불의 묘 (1988)

뭐 하려는 거 야?

What are you trying to do?

— 빅 식 (2017)

이 자식, 뭐 하려는 거 야?

What is this kid trying to do?

— 너자 2 (2025)

"그건 잠을 못 자게 하려는 거 야"

It’s meant to keep you awake.

— 순응자 (1971)