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희망하다 meaning and pronunciation

huimanghada · hope; wish

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88509
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 히망하다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    앞일에 대하여 기대를 가지고 바라다.

    English: hope; wish — To hope for something with expectations for the future.

    Examples

    • 희망하는 학교.
    • 유학을 희망하다.
    • 입사를 희망하다.
    • 진학을 희망하다.
    • 열렬히 희망하다.
    • 나는 이번 시험에 꼭 합격했으면 하고 희망했다.
Origin
希望하다
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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