Meaning
보고 싶다
bogo sipda
I miss you
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This phrase is most often used between close friends, family members, or romantic partners. It would be highly inappropriate to say this to a stranger or someone you don't know well. While it literally means 'I want to see [you]', it carries the strong emotional weight of 'I miss you'. It's a common line in K-dramas and pop songs to express deep affection or yearning.
💬 Used in real life
• Said to a close friend who has moved away or whom you haven't seen in a long time.
• Used by a romantic partner when they are separated from their loved one, even for a short time.
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Grammar Breakdown
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보boverb stem
verb stem
The stem of the verb 보다 (boda), meaning 'to see'.
-고 싶다-go sipdadesire ending
desire ending
A grammatical construction expressing the desire 'to want to (do something)'.
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