Korean

소원
Meaning: wish, desire
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My wish is world peace.
그의 소원은 매우 간절했다.
His wish was very earnest.
제 소원을 들어주셔서 정말 고마워요.
Thank you so much for granting my wish.
우리는 올해의 첫눈을 맞으며 소원을 빌었다.
We made a wish as we were hit by the first snow of the year.
추석에는 보름달을 보며 소원을 빌어요.
On Chuseok, we make wishes while looking at the full moon.
아이는 창가에서 달님을 보며 소원을 빌었어요.
The child looked at the moon from the window and made a wish.

Usage Notes

Refers to something one hopes or longs for.

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