바라건대
barageondae
The English phrase "I hope that" can be expressed in Korean as 바라건대 (barageondae).
바라건대 is used to express a strong wish or desire for a specific outcome to happen. This phrase is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence to set the tone for the wish that follows.
What does it mean word for word?
The form is a combination of the verb 바라다 (to hope/wish) and the connective ending -건대, which functions like "given that" or "in the state of".
Which one should you use?
While 바라건대 is a standalone adverbial phrase, other forms exist for different contexts: 바랍니다 is a formal way to convey hope or desire and 소망합니다 is a formal term used specifically for long-term or heartfelt desires.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
바라건대 is quite formal and is often used in written contexts, speeches or when making a solemn declaration of one's wishes. 바랍니다 and 소망합니다 are also formal options.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 바라건대 is an adverbial phrase, a more common way to express "I hope that [event] happens" in daily polite speech is by using the pattern [Verb] + -기를 바랍니다.
How do you pronounce it?
barageondae
Did you know?
- The structure -기를 바랍니다 is so common in public announcements that it is often used to give polite commands, such as 'Please keep the area clean'.
- In daily conversation, Koreans often omit the word for 'hope' entirely and use the ending -면 좋겠다, which literally means 'it would be good if'.
- In highly formal contexts, expressing a hope for someone else's well-being is often phrased as a 'prayer' using 기원합니다, even if the speaker is not religious.
Examples in context
- 미래에 행복한 사람이 되기를 소망합니다.I hope to become a happy person in the future.
- 세계 평화를 소망합니다.I hope for world peace.
- 시험에 합격하기를 바랍니다.I hope for success in the exam.
- 내일 날씨가 좋기를 소망해요.I hope for good weather tomorrow.
- 우리 함께 행복한 시간을 보내기를 바라.I hope we spend happy times together.
- 내가 원하는 일들을 이루기를 소망해.I hope I can achieve the things I desire.
- 바라건대 이번 시험에 꼭 합격하세요.barageondae ibeon siheome kkok hapgyeok-haseyo.I hope that you pass this exam.
- 바라건대 네가 행복했으면 좋겠어.barageondae nega haengbok-haesseumyeon jokkesseo.I hope that you are happy.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about a job interview.
- 민지 Min-ji면접 잘 봤어요? 결과가 궁금해요.myeonjeop jal bwasseoyo? gyeolgwaga gunggeumhaeyo.Did the interview go well? I'm curious about the result.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 최선을 다했어요. 좋은 소식이 있겠죠?ne, choeseoneul dashaesseoyo. joeun sosigi itgetjyo?Yes, I did my best. There will be good news, right?
- 민지 Min-ji바라건대 현우 씨가 꼭 합격했으면 좋겠어요.barageondae hyeon-u ssiga kkok hapgyeok-haesseumyeon jokgesseoyo.I hope that you definitely get the job, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워요, 민지 씨. 정말 그렇게 되면 좋겠네요.gomawoyo, minji ssi. jeongmal geureoke doemyeon jokgenneyo.Thank you, Minji. I really hope so too.
