바라고

In a sentence

• 나는 네가 행복하기를 바라고 있어요.

  I hope for your happiness.

  In this sentence, '바라고' is part of the verb '바라다' which means 'to hope' or 'to wish for'. It is in the present progressive tense, indicating the action is ongoing.

• 새로운 시작을 바라고 있는 사람이 많아요.

  Many people are hoping for a new beginning.

  Here, '바라고' denotes the act of hoping or wishing for something, emphasizing the focus on a future desire.

• 그가 건강하기를 바라고 기도했어요.

  I hoped and prayed for his health.

  In this example, '바라고' is used before the verb '기도했어요' (prayed), showing the sequence of wishing and praying.