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Want vs like in Korean
Want vs Like in Korean can be tricky! 🔴 먹고 싶어요 [meokgo sipeoyo] - I want to eat
How these words work together
In Korean, 'want' and 'like' are expressed differently. To say you want to do something, use the verb stem plus '고 싶어요.' To say you like something, use the object plus '좋아해요.' This helps you talk about desires and preferences clearly.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 먹고 싶어요 | meokgo sipeoyo | I want to eat |
| 국수를 좋아해요 | guksureul joahaeyo | I like noodles |
| 가고 싶어요 | gago sipeoyo | I want to go |
| 여행을 좋아해요 | yeohaengeul joahaeyo | I like traveling |
Example sentences
저는 먹고 싶어요.
I want to eat.
저는 국수를 좋아해요.
I like noodles.
여행을 좋아해요.
I like traveling.
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