Korean

하다

염원하다
Meaning: to long for; to desire; to pray for
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 염원하다
Present 염원한다
Polite 염원해요
Formal 염원합니다
Past 염원했다
Past + Polite 염원했어요
Guess + Polite 염원하겠어요
Connective 염원하고
Conditional 염원하면
Volitional 염원하자
Imperative 염원해라
Imperative + Polite 염원하세요
Attributive 염원하는 / 염원한 / 염원할

Example

우리는 모두 평화를 염원한다.
We all long for peace.

Usage Notes

Expresses a strong, earnest desire or hope for something to happen. Often used for lofty goals like peace or victory.

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