No. 19,287 in Korean
않기를
"To not do" or "to avoid doing."
In a sentence
행복하지 않기를 바래요.
I hope you are not unhappy.
In this sentence, '않기를' is used in the construction of a wish or hope, expressing a desire for a certain state not to occur.
그가 떠나지 않기를 원합니다.
I want him not to leave.
Here, '않기를' is employed in a context indicating a want or preference for an action not to happen, illustrating prohibition or prevention.
문제가 생기지 않기를 기도합니다.
I pray that no problems arise.
In this instance, '않기를' is utilized to suggest a wish or prayer for an undesirable occurrence not to happen, demonstrating concern or hope.
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