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-고 싶어요 (I want to)

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Use this pattern to express what you want to do or desire. Simply attach 고 싶어요 to the verb stem to say "I want to [verb]."

How it works

  • Verb stem + -go sipeo-yo

Example sentences

  1. 저는 물을 마시고 싶어요.

    I want to drink water.

  2. 우리는 영화를 보고 싶어요.

    We want to watch a movie.

  3. 내일 공원에 가고 싶어요.

    I want to go to the park tomorrow.

  4. 한국 음식을 먹고 싶어요.

    I want to eat Korean food.

  5. 친구를 만나고 싶어요.

    I want to meet my friend.

  6. 한국어를 배우고 싶어요.

    I want to learn Korean.

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