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Explanation

여기 means “here,” and 여기로 means “to here / this way.” 가고 싶어요 means “want to go,” so the whole phrase is useful while showing a map or address.

The ending -고 싶어요 expresses the speaker’s desire. Add a named destination the same way: 부산에 가고 싶어요 means “I want to go to Busan.”

로 emphasizes direction or route and is especially handy when pointing at a destination on a phone.

For a taxi, combine it with this address: 여기로 가 주세요 means “Please go here.” That is a request, not merely a statement of desire.

Examples

여기로 가고 싶어요. 어떻게 가요?

Yeogiro gago sipeoyo. Eotteoke gayo?

I want to go here. How do I get there?

부산에 가고 싶어요.

Busan-e gago sipeoyo.

I want to go to Busan.

Mini dialogue

A: 어디에 가고 싶어요?

A: Where do you want to go?

B: 여기로 가고 싶어요. 지도에서 보여 드릴게요.

B: I want to go here. I will show you on the map.

Common mistakes

  • 가고 싶어요 describes your wish; 가 주세요 asks someone to go there for you.
  • 여기 is “here”; 저기 is “over there.”

How to practice

  1. Useful with a map, navigation screen, or written address.
  2. Use 가 주세요 when asking a driver to take you somewhere.

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