Korean expression
보고 싶다
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보고 싶다 means "wanting to see it" in Korean.
How it works here
The verb ‘보다’ combines with ‘-고 싶다’ to express the desire to perform the action. Here, the whole expression means wanting to see it.
Key expression
-고 싶다
To express a desire to do something
‘-고 싶다’ follows a verb and expresses wanting to perform that action. It is commonly used for wishes or intentions and does not follow adjectives.
When it's used
Used to express a desire to do something.
The line
보고 싶다 보고 싶다
I want to see it, I want to see it.
Said with repeated emphasis to show a strong desire to do something.
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More examples
주말에는 집에서 푹 쉬고 싶다.
I want to relax at home over the weekend.
새로 나온 책을 빨리 읽고 싶어요.
I want to read the newly released book soon.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
보고 싶다
보고 싶다 보고 싶다
I want to see it, I want to see it.
- Repeatedly expressing a desire to try or do something.
- Reluctantly doing something because someone else ordered it.
- Resting alone at home immediately after exercise.
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Repeatedly expressing a desire to try or do something.
to express a desire to do something. ‘-고 싶다’ follows a verb and expresses wanting to perform that action. It is commonly used for wishes or intentions and does not follow adjectives.
Other words in this line
- 보다
- To see; to watch
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