보고 싶다(bo-gosip-da, bogosipda)
보고 싶다 means 'to want to see someone' or 'to miss someone,' expressing emotional longing for another person.
Nuances
- Includes emotional longing, not just desire to meet
- Used when someone is far or hasn't been seen for a long time
- Conveys a warm, friendly feeling
- More suitable for casual conversation than formal contexts
When to use
Talking with friends, Expressing longing to family, Between lovers, Thinking of someone separated
In context
보고 싶다 is used after the object to form '누구를 보고 싶다' (want to see someone). It’s common in informal or polite speech expressing desire or longing. Past: 보고 싶었다, Future: 보고 싶을 거다.