Korean word

소망

Pronunciation

Romanizationsomang

Meaning

  • nounwish

Example

아이의 소망은 새 장난감을 갖는 것이다.a i ui so mang eun sae chang nan ga meul kan neun keo si da

The child's wish is to have a new toy.

Illustration for 소망 (wish)

More examples

그녀의 소망은 언젠가 작가가 되는 것이다.keu nyeo ui so mang eun eon jen ga chak kka ga toe neun keo si da

Her wish is to become a writer someday.

Core concept

A heartfelt focus on a desired event or state becoming real.

Common phrases

  • 소망을 이루다so mang eul i ru da

    fulfill a wish

  • 소망을 품다so mang eul pum tta

    cherish a wish

  • 소망을 표현하다so mang eul pyo hyeon ha da

    express a wish

Similar words

희망himang: A feeling that gives confidence about good things ahead.
바람param: A simple everyday desire for events to go a certain way.
소원sowon: A clearly defined wish often made as a personal request.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 실현되기를 바라는 마음.eo tteon i ri sil hyeon doe gi reul pa ra neun ma eum

Word origin

소망 (somang, "wish") is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts express an object or matter and looking toward it, linking the word to a wish for a particular outcome.

Usage tips

  • In formal writing, ceremonies, and set expressions, the word sounds more elevated than the everyday wording used in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • hopenoun
  • aspirationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 소망하다somanghadawishverb

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