Korean word

희망하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimanghada

Meaning

  • verbhope

Example

저는 당신의 성공을 희망합니다.cheo neun tang si nui seong gong eul hi mang ham ni da

I hope that you succeed.

Illustration for 희망하다 (hope)

More examples

모두의 안전을 희망합니다.mo du ui an jeo neul hi mang ham ni da

I hope for everyone's safety.

Core concept

Turning a strong desire for a good result into an expectation that it may come true.

Common phrases

  • 좋은 결과를 희망해요cho eun kyeol gwa reul hi mang hae yo

    hope for a good result

  • 빠른 회복을 희망합니다ppa reun hoe bo geul hi mang ham ni da

    hope for a speedy recovery

Similar words

바라다parada: To wish for another person or situation to reach a desired state.
원하다wonhada: To desire a particular person, thing, or state.
기대하다kidaehada: To expect a favorable future result while waiting for the outcome.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 이루어지기를 바라고 기대하는 동사.eo tteon i ri i ru eo ji gi reul pa ra go ki dae ha neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean word for hope with a verb-forming element, creating the meaning to hope.

Usage tips

  • English uses hope in many casual situations, but this Korean verb can sound more formal, so it often appears in announcements, letters, and news.

Other meanings

  • wishverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 희망himanghopenoun
  • 희망적himangjeokhopefuladjective
  • 희망사항himangsahangwishnoun

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