Korean learner dictionary
원하다 meaning and pronunciation
wonhada · want; wish; hope
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 69570Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 원ː하다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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무엇을 바라거나 하고자 하다.
English: want; wish; hope — To hope for something or desire to do something.
Examples
- 도움을 원하다.
- 돈을 원하다.
- 만족을 원하다.
- 장수를 원하다.
- 행복을 원하다.
- 나는 말다툼을 벌인 친구와 화해를 원했다.
- Origin
- 願하다
- Categories
- 인간 > 인지 행위 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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