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소망하다 meaning and pronunciation

somanghada · wish; hope; desire

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63461
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 소ː망하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 바라다.

    English: wish; hope; desire — To hope for something.

    Examples

    • 소망하는 마음.
    • 소망하는 사람.
    • 소망하는 사회.
    • 소망하는 삶.
    • 소망하는 일.
    • 간절히 소망하다.
Origin
所望하다
Categories
인간 > 감정

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