What does 하고 싶었지 mean?
하고 싶었지 means "wanted to become a singer" in Korean.
How it works here
After the noun ‘가수’ (singer), ‘하고 싶었지’ expresses a past wish to become one.
Key expression
N 하고 싶다
To want to become a role or status
‘N 하고 싶다’ is commonly used in conversation for wishes about becoming something. It resembles ‘N이 되고 싶다’ but sounds more casual.
When it's used
Used to talk casually about wanting to become a profession, role, or status.
The line
가수 하고 싶었지
You wanted to be a singer, right?
The speaker talks about a desired future career while considering life choices.
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More examples
어릴 때부터 의사 하고 싶었어요.
I wanted to be a doctor from a young age.
나는 교사 하고 싶었어.
I wanted to be a teacher.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
하고 싶었지
가수 하고 싶었지
You wanted to be a singer, right?
- Saying that one has already held the job for a long time.
- Casually saying that one wants to become a profession or take on a role.
- Saying that one wants to quit because the job is difficult.
Show the answer
Casually saying that one wants to become a profession or take on a role.
To want to become a role or status. ‘N 하고 싶다’ is commonly used in conversation for wishes about becoming something. It resembles ‘N이 되고 싶다’ but sounds more casual.
Other words in this line
- 가수
- Singer
- 싶다
- To want to do
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