(으)면 좋겠다
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Description
Adjective/Verb + (으)면 좋겠다 : This is used to express desire, hope, or wish. This is literally translated to 'If (a/v) then it would be nice/good/great' or 'It would be great/nice if (A/V).'
Notes
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Adjective/Verb + 면 좋겠다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | Adjective/Verb + 으면 좋겠다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 나 오늘 운전 면허 시험봤어." "정말? 잘됐으면 좋겠다. |
I had a driver´s license test" "for a real? I hope you passed the test. |
low form |
| 시간이 빨리 갔으면 좋겠다!! | It would be great if time passed by quickly. | |
| 내일은 날씨 좋으면 좋겠어 | I hope the weather is nice tomorrow. | |
| 도착하자 마자 날 전화했으면 좋겠다. | It would be great if you called me as soon as you arrive. | |
| 철수가 괜잖으면 좋겠다. | I hope Chul-Soo is alright. | |
| 음식이 많으면 좋겠어. 배고파 죽겠다! | I hope there's a lot of food. I'm starving! | |
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