Korean word

빌다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpilda

Meaning

  • verbpray

Example

나는 합격하기를 빌었다.na neun hap kkyeo ka gi reul pi reot tta

I prayed that I would pass.

Illustration for 빌다 (pray)

More examples

새 출발을 앞둔 친구에게 행운을 빌었어.sae chul ba reul ap ttun chin gu e ge haeng u neul pi reo sseo

I wished my friend good luck before they started anew.

Core concept

Holding a hopeful wish for someone or for a desired result and expressing it in words.

Common phrases

  • 행운을 빌다haeng u neul pil da

    wish luck

  • 성공을 빌다seong gong eul pil da

    wish success

Similar words

기도하다kidohada: Uses earnest prayer directed toward a god or sacred being, and may voice support for a good outcome.
바라다parada: Hopes that a desired event will happen or that a person will be well.
원하다wonhada: Feels a strong desire for a person, object, or state.
부탁하다putakada: Makes a request for help or for an action to be done.

Definition in Korean

주로 '을/기를 빌다' 형태로 쓰여 상대의 행복이나 성공을 바라는 뜻을 나타내는 동사.chu ro eul ki reul pil da hyeong tae ro sseu yeo sang dae ui haeng bo gi na seong gong eul pa ra neun tteu seul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

빌다 (bilda, "to pray or wish") is a native Korean verb used to voice hope for someone else's happiness or for a desired result.

Usage tips

  • This verb is natural when expressing support for someone's exam, recovery, or future, not only in a religious setting.

Other meanings

  • wishverb
  • begverb

Opposites

  • 저주하다cheojuhadacurseverb

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