No. 221 in Korean
바란다
"바란다" means "to wish" or "to hope."
In a sentence
나는 그가 행복하게 살기를 바란다.
I hope that he lives happily.
The word "바란다" is used to express the speaker's hope or wish for the subject's state or outcome.
그는 모두가 자신의 노력을 이해해 주기를 바란다.
He hopes that everyone understands his efforts.
Here, "바란다" is used to convey the desire of the subject (He) that others recognize or comprehend something.
이 선물이 당신의 마음에 들기를 바란다.
I hope that you like this gift.
"바란다" is used to express the speaker's wish or expectation about the reaction or feelings of another person.
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