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-고 싶다 — want to in Korean
Handy Korean for -고 싶다 — want to ✨ 🔴 한국에 [hangug-e] - to Korea
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 한국에 | hangug-e | to Korea |
| 가고 싶다 | gago sipda | want to go |
How these words work together
-고 싶다 is a Korean grammar pattern used to express a desire or want to do something. It is attached to the verb stem and means 'want to' do that action. For example, 가고 싶다 means 'want to go.' This pattern helps you talk about your wishes or intentions in a simple and natural way.
Example sentences
나는 한국에 가고 싶다.
I want to go to Korea.
친구가 한국에 가고 싶어 해요.
My friend wants to go to Korea.
여름에 여행을 가고 싶어요.
I want to go on a trip in the summer.
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