고 싶어요
Use -고 싶어요 to say that you want to do something.
Examples
KoreanTranslation
주말에 쉬고 싶어요。Jumare swigo sipeoyo.
I want to rest on the weekend.
한국 영화를 보고 싶어요。Hanguk yeonghwareul bogo sipeoyo.
I want to watch a Korean movie.
오늘은 일찍 집에 가고 싶어요。Oneureun iljjik jibe gago sipeoyo.
Today I want to go home early.
Pattern
verb stem + 고 싶어요
How it works
Use -고 싶어요 to say that you want to do something. This pattern typically appears as verb stem + 고 싶어요 and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- This pattern most naturally expresses the speaker’s own desire.
- It attaches directly after the verb stem with 고 싶어요.
Why it matters
Say what you want and what you are planning to do.
Use in context
This is a high-value pattern because desire and preference come up constantly in beginner conversation.