-고 싶다Korean expression · TOPIK 1

-go sipda

TOPIK 1 1급 Expressions 표현

An expression used to state that the speaker wants to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement.

앞말이 나타내는 행동을 하기를 원함을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs.

동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

어릴 때 선생님이 되고 싶었다.

When I was young, I wanted to become a teacher.

이번 생일에 받고 싶은 선물이 있으면 말해 봐.

If there's a gift you want for your birthday this time, tell me.

나는 너무 피곤해서 집에 일찍 들어가고 싶었다.

I was so tired that I wanted to go home early.

대화In conversation

추우니까 따뜻한 국수가 먹고 싶네.

It's cold, so I feel like having some warm noodles.

그럼 오늘 점심은 국수를 먹으러 갈까?

Then shall we go eat noodles for lunch today?

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-고 있다 -go itda An expression used to state that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is continued. TOPIK 1 -기 전에 -gi jeone -기 전 An expression used to state that a certain act occurs earlier than the act in the preceding statement. TOPIK 1 -어야 되다 -eoya doeda -아야 되다 · -여야 되다 An expression used to indicate that one needs or is obligated to do a certain thing. TOPIK 1 -은 후에 -eun hu-e -은 후 · -ㄴ 후 An expression used to indicate that one does a certain act mentioned in the preceding statement and a while later, does another thing. TOPIK 1 -을 수 있다 -eul su itda -ㄹ 수 있다 An expression used to indicate that one has an ability to do something. TOPIK 1 -지 못하다 -ji motada An expression used to indicate that the speaker cannot do the act mentioned in the preceding statement, or that things did not work out as the… TOPIK 1

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -고 싶다 mean in Korean?

-고 싶다 is a expression introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). An expression used to state that the speaker wants to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement.

When do you use -고 싶다?

Attaches after verbs.

What TOPIK level is -고 싶다?

1급 — TOPIK 1, beginner. It is one of 45 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.