Korean word

원하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationwonhada

Meaning

  • verbwant

Example

저는 돈을 원해요.cheo neun to neul won hae yo

I want money.

Illustration for 원하다 (want)

More examples

그는 시간을 원해요.keu neun si ga neul won hae yo

He wants time.

Core concept

A clear desire reaching toward a person, thing, or state.

Common phrases

  • 시간을 원하다si ga neul won ha da

    want time

  • 기회를 원하다ki hoe reul won ha da

    want an opportunity

  • 건강을 원하다keon gang eul won ha da

    want health

Similar words

바라다parada: Hopes for a certain result involving another person or situation.
부탁하다putakada: Asks someone kindly to do something or provide help.
요청하다yocheonghada: Requests particular help, action, or information in an official setting.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건, 상태를 바라거나 필요로 하여 가지기를 원하는 마음을 나타내는 동사로, 보통 목적어를 직접 취해 'X를/을 원하다' 형태로 쓰인다.sa ra mi na mul geon sang tae reul pa ra geo na pi ryo ro ha yeo ka ji gi reul won ha neun ma eu meul na ta nae neun tong sa ro po tong mok jjeo geo reul chik jjeop chwi hae X reul eul won ha da hyeong tae ro sseu in da

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning wish or desire with a common verb-forming element meaning do.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that this word is a fairly formal way to say want, especially when stating a clear need or request.

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