Korean

바라다

바라다
Meaning: to wish, to hope
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 바라다
Present 바란다
Polite 바라요
Formal 바랍니다
Past 바랐다
Past + Polite 바랐어요
Guess + Polite 바라겠어요
Connective 바라고
Conditional 바라면
Volitional 바라자
Imperative 바라라
Imperative + Polite 바라세요
Attributive 바라는 / 바란 / 바랄

Example sentences

너의 성공을 바란다.
I wish for your success.
두 사람의 연이 깊어지길 바랍니다.
I hope the bond between the two people deepens.
나는 다만 너의 행복을 바랄 뿐이다.
I only wish for your happiness.
수험생은 합격을 바라며 조용히 기원을 올렸다.
The exam candidate quietly offered a prayer, hoping to pass.
아이가 건강하게 자라나 주기를 바랍니다.
I hope the child grows up healthy.

Usage Notes

A common verb used to express hope or desire for a certain outcome.

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