N을/를 위해(서), V-기 위해(서)

For the sake of, in order to

Explanation

This pattern is used when performing an action for the sake of something or to accomplish something. Specifically, it indicates the speaker will do what is stated in the second clause for the sake of what is stated in the first clause.

In the case of a noun being the reason for the action, 을/를 위해서 is used. 위해서 is the shortened form of 위하여서. Further, 서 can also be omitted, leaving 위해. It corresponds to 'for the sake of' or '(in order) to' in English. When used with a verb, -기 위해서 is added to the verb stem.

Details

-기 위해서 cannot be added directly to adjectives. However, if -아/어지다 has been added to an adjective, making it a verb, then it can be used with -기 위해서.

건강하기 위해서 운동을 합니다. ✕
→건강해지기 위해서 운동을 합니다. ✓
(I) exercise to be healthy.

Comparison:

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

Details

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.

Examples
군인은 <span class='focus'>나라를 위해서</span> 일하는 사람이에요.
Soldiers are people who work for their country.
<span class='focus'>건강을 위해서</span> 매일 비타민을 먹고 있어요.
I take vitamins daily for my health.
건강<span class='focus'>을 위해서</span> 매일 비타민을 먹고 있습니다.
I take vitamins daily for my health.

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