This is the 7299th most frequent Korean word.
지키고자
"To protect or uphold."
In this sentence, '지키고자' is used to express the intent or purpose of preserving something. It can be understood as 'in order to protect'.
우리의 전통 문화를 지키고자 우리는 노력하고 있습니다.
We are striving to preserve our traditional culture.
Here, '지키고자' conveys the intention behind the actions taken, i.e., 'to protect' or 'with the aim of guarding'.
환경을 지키고자 여러 단체가 협력하고 있습니다.
Several organizations are cooperating to protect the environment.
In this example, '지키고자' indicates the purpose of action, emphasizing a proactive stance 'to ensure' or 'to safeguard'.