This is the 13854th most frequent Korean word.
만들기로
"By deciding to make" or "by making."
In this sentence, '만들기로' is part of '케이크를 만들기로', which means 'to decide to make a cake'. It combines '만들다' (to make) with '-기로 하다' (to decide, with an intention to do something), expressing a commitment to create something.
우리는 내일 친구를 위한 케이크를 만들기로 했어요.
We decided to make a cake for our friend tomorrow.
Here, '만들기로' in '고양이 집을 만들기로' indicates that he made the decision to undertake the creation of the cat house personally. The '-기로 하다' construction is used to show an intentional decision.
그는 직접 고양이 집을 만들기로 했다고 했어요.
He said he decided to make the cat house himself.
In this instance, '만들기로' relates to '프로젝트를 만들기로', expressing an intention and commitment to actively ensure the project's success, emphasizing the effort associated.