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소망

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Meaning and Usage

"소망" means a deep desire or wish for something, often related to hopes for the future or personal goals. It is a somewhat formal or literary word compared to everyday words like "바람" (wish) or "희망" (hope).

Common Contexts

You will often see "소망" used in written language, speeches, or formal conversations when expressing heartfelt wishes or aspirations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 소망을 이루다: to fulfill a wish or desire
  • 소망을 갖다: to have a wish or hope
  • 소망이 있다: to have a wish

These collocations emphasize the realization or possession of a wish.

Register and Nuance

"소망" carries a slightly elevated tone and is appropriate in polite or formal contexts. It is less casual than "바람" and more emotional than "희망".

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "소망" with "희망". While both relate to hope, "소망" often implies a more personal or heartfelt desire, whereas "희망" can be more general or abstract hope. Use "소망" when emphasizing a sincere wish or dream.

Example Sentences

그의 소망은 평화로운 세상에서 사는 것이다.

Geuui somangeun pyeonghwaroun sesangeseo saneun geosida.

His wish is to live in a peaceful world.

소망을 이루기 위해 열심히 노력해야 한다.

Somangeul irugi wihae yeolsimhi noryeokhaeya handa.

You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.

소망이 있다면 포기하지 말고 계속 도전하세요.

Somangi itdamyeon pogihaji malgo gyesok dojeonhaseyo.

If you have a wish, don't give up and keep challenging yourself.