This is the 9691st most frequent Korean word.
고대해왔다
"Have been looking forward to" or "have eagerly awaited."
고대해왔다 here indicates an individual's anticipation or excitement regarding an impending event or situation.
이 순간을 오랫동안 고대해왔다.
I have eagerly awaited this moment for a long time.
고대해왔다 in this sentence conveys an enthusiastic expectation for an upcoming travel experience.
그는 새로운 여행에 대해 고대해왔다.
He has been looking forward to the new journey.
고대해왔다 reflects a collective anticipation among a group, emphasizing the shared eager expectation.