Korean word

싶다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiptta

Meaning

  • adjectivewant to

Example

저는 집에서 쉬고 싶어요.cheo neun chi be seo swi go si peo yo

I want to rest at home.

Illustration for 싶다 (want to)

More examples

요즘 부모님을 보고 싶다.yo jeum pu mo ni meul po go sip tta

These days, I want to see my parents.

Core concept

A personal wish directed toward doing something or becoming a certain way.

Common phrases

  • 보고 싶다po go sip tta

    want to see

  • 가고 싶다ka go sip tta

    want to go

  • 먹고 싶다meok kko sip tta

    want to eat

Similar words

좋다chota: Describes something as pleasing, satisfying, or in good condition.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동을 하기를 바라거나 특정한 상태가 되기를 원하는 감정을 나타내는 형용사로, 주로 동사 어간에 연결되어 바람을 표현함.eo tteon haeng dong eul ha gi reul pa ra geo na teuk jjeong han sang tae ga toe gi reul won ha neun kam jeong eul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa ro chu ro tong sa eo ga ne yeon gyeol doe eo pa ra meul pyo hyeon ham

Word origin

This native Korean word developed through sound change from an older Middle Korean form while keeping its meaning of desire.

Usage tips

  • Korean commonly places this adjective after a verb stem, so recognizing that pattern helps learners express wishes naturally in conversation.

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