Korean

싶다

싶다
Meaning: to want to
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

I want to go home.
저는 의사가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a doctor.
오늘 점심은 따뜻한 면 요리가 먹고 싶다.
For lunch today, I want to eat a warm noodle dish.
네가 정 가고 싶다면 가도 돼.
If you really want to go, you can go.
따뜻한 차를 마시고 싶다.
I want to drink warm tea.
그 영화를 또 보고 싶어요.
I want to see that movie again.
나는 피아노를 잘 치고 싶어요.
I want to play the piano well.
여러 나라를 여행하고 싶어요.
I want to travel to many countries.
너는 어디에 가고 싶니?
Where do you want to go?
가슴속에 맺힌 한을 풀고 싶었다.
I wanted to relieve the deep-seated resentment in my heart.

Usage Notes

Used after a verb stem to express desire. It is often used with '-고'.

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