A2 Expression Formel 1 min de lecture

[장소]에 가고 싶어요.

[jangso]e gago sipeoyo.

I want to go to [place].

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to express your desire to visit a specific location by attaching a place name to the particle -에.

  • Means: I want to go to [location].
  • Used in: Travel planning, suggesting dates, or expressing general wishes.
  • Don't confuse: Using -에서 (location of action) instead of -에 (destination).
Location + Destination Particle (-에) + Desire Verb (가고 싶어요) = Clear Travel Intent

Explication à ton niveau :

This phrase helps you say where you want to go. You use the name of the place, add -에, and say '가고 싶어요'. It is very easy to learn and very useful for travel.
This is a standard expression for stating destination-based intent. By utilizing the particle -에, you define the target location, while the auxiliary verb -고 싶다 expresses the speaker's volition. It is essential for daily navigation and social planning.
The construction [Place]-에 가고 싶어요 serves as a primary vehicle for expressing travel-related desires. It functions as a polite, consultative expression suitable for most social interactions. Learners should note the distinction between -에 (destination) and -에서 (location of activity) to avoid common errors.
This expression demonstrates the Korean language's reliance on particle-based syntax to define spatial relationships. It is a highly productive pattern that allows for the integration of various nouns. Mastery of this phrase involves understanding the nuance of the -고 싶다 ending, which balances personal desire with the polite register required in Korean society.
From a linguistic perspective, this phrase exemplifies the agglutinative nature of Korean, where the verb 'to go' (가다) is modified by the desiderative suffix -고 싶다. The particle -에 marks the dative/locative case, establishing the destination. It is a quintessential example of how Korean syntax prioritizes the goal of an action within a polite, socially-aware framework.
This construction provides a clear window into the cognitive mapping of space and volition in Korean. The use of -에 signifies a movement toward a goal, while the desiderative -고 싶다 reflects the speaker's internal state. It is a foundational structure that underpins more complex modal expressions in the language, illustrating the interplay between spatial particles and verbal morphology.

Signification

Expressing a desire to go to a specific location.

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Contexte culturel

Koreans value planning. Stating where you want to go is a standard way to start a conversation.

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Particle Power

Always remember -에 for destinations.

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Particle Power

Always remember -에 for destinations.

Teste-toi

Fill in the correct particle.

학교 ___ 가고 싶어요.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 에

-에 is the destination particle.

🎉 Score : /1

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Fill in the correct particle. Fill Blank A1

학교 ___ 가고 싶어요.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 에

-에 is the destination particle.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, use '만나고 싶어요' (want to meet) for people.

Expressions liées

🔗

어디에 가고 싶어요?

similar

Where do you want to go?

Où l'utiliser

🚕

Taxi ride

Driver: 어디로 가시나요?

You: 서울역에 가고 싶어요.

formal
👯

Planning with friends

Friend: 오늘 뭐 할까?

You: 영화관에 가고 싶어요.

neutral

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Go' (가) and 'Want' (싶). 'Go-ship' sounds like a ship going to a destination.

Association visuelle

Imagine yourself standing at a train station with a ticket in your hand, pointing at a map.

Rhyme

Where do you want to go? -에 가고 싶어요.

Story

Min-su is standing at the bus stop. He looks at his map. He says, 'I want to go to the beach.' He says, '바다에 가고 싶어요.' He gets on the bus and smiles.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'Je veux aller' in French or 'Ich möchte gehen' in German. It is a universal structure for expressing intent.

Word Web

가다 (to go)싶다 (to want)에 (to/at)장소 (place)여행 (travel)가고 싶어요 (want to go)

Défi

Say 3 places you want to visit today in Korean.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days.

Prononciation

Stress Flat

Clear articulation of the 'p' sound.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
공원에 가고 싶습니다.

공원에 가고 싶습니다. (General)

Neutre
공원에 가고 싶어요.

공원에 가고 싶어요. (General)

Informel
공원에 가고 싶어.

공원에 가고 싶어. (General)

Argot
공원 가고 싶다.

공원 가고 싶다. (General)

The phrase combines the verb '가다' (to go) with the auxiliary '싶다' (to want).

Modern:

Le savais-tu ?

The -고 싶다 construction is used for all verbs, not just movement.

Notes culturelles

Koreans value planning. Stating where you want to go is a standard way to start a conversation.

“어디에 가고 싶어요?”

Amorces de conversation

“

주말에 어디에 가고 싶어요?

Erreurs courantes

✗

[장소]를 가고 싶어요.

✓

[장소]에 가고 싶어요.

wrong preposition
The particle -에 is required for destinations, not -를 (object marker).

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Quiero ir a [lugar].

Korean uses a particle (-에) while Spanish uses a preposition (a).

French Very Similar

Je veux aller à [lieu].

French uses 'à' as the preposition.

German Very Similar

Ich möchte nach [Ort] gehen.

German word order is more rigid.

Japanese Very Similar

[場所]に行きたいです。

Japanese uses 'ni' instead of 'e'.

Arabic moderate

أريد الذهاب إلى [مكان].

Arabic is VSO/SVO while Korean is SOV.

Chinese moderate

我想去 [地点]。

No particles in Chinese.

Korean self

[장소]에 가고 싶어요.

N/A

Portuguese Very Similar

Eu quero ir a [lugar].

Uses 'a' for destination.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2023)

“집에 가고 싶어요.”

Character is tired.

Facile à confondre

[장소]에 가고 싶어요. vs 가고 싶어요 vs 가고 싶었어요

Present vs Past tense.

Use -어요 for now, -었어요 for the past.

Questions fréquentes (1)

No, use '만나고 싶어요' (want to meet) for people.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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