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A2 verb #3,000 le plus courant 3 min de lecture

기원하다

giwonhada

§ What '기원하다' means

Korean Word
기원하다 (giwonhada)
Part of Speech
Verb
CEFR Level
A2
Definition
To wish; to pray for a good outcome.

The verb 기원하다 is used when you express a strong desire or hope for something positive to happen. It often carries a sense of earnestness, like a prayer or a heartfelt wish. You'll hear it in various contexts, from personal wishes to public statements.

§ How to use '기원하다' in sentences

Let's look at some examples to get a better feel for how 기원하다 is used. Pay attention to the particles used with it, as they are crucial for correct sentence structure.

  • For someone's well-being/success: You often use '에게' (to/for someone) or '의' (of/for someone) with the noun of the person, followed by the outcome you are wishing for.
  • For an event/outcome: You'll see it used with nouns representing events or desired results, sometimes with '을/를' (object particle).

시험 합격을 기원합니다. (I wish for your success on the exam.)

새해 복 많이 받으시고 건강을 기원합니다. (Happy New Year and I wish you good health.)

§ Where you hear '기원하다' in real life

You'll encounter 기원하다 in many different situations. Here are some common contexts:

  • Work/Business: When launching a new project, wishing success for a company, or congratulating someone on a promotion.
  • School/Academics: During graduation ceremonies, wishing students well for exams, or hoping for good research outcomes.
  • News/Public Statements: Politicians wishing for national prosperity, news anchors expressing hope for disaster recovery, or public figures sending well wishes for major events.
  • Ceremonies/Special Events: Weddings, birthdays, holidays, or any event where good fortune is desired.

Let's look at more examples that mimic these real-life scenarios.

§ At work and in official settings

In a work environment or official communication, 기원하다 is used to express formal wishes for success, prosperity, or well-being.

새로운 사업의 성공을 기원합니다. (We wish for the success of the new business.)

회사 발전을 위해 모든 임직원이 최선을 다할 것을 기원합니다. (We wish that all executives and employees do their best for the company's development.)

§ In academic contexts

At school, you might hear or use 기원하다 when addressing students, wishing them luck, or expressing hope for their academic journey.

졸업생 여러분의 앞날에 행운이 가득하기를 기원합니다. (We wish all graduates good luck in their future endeavors.)

모든 수험생의 좋은 결과를 기원합니다. (We wish for good results for all exam takers.)

§ In the news and public statements

News reports and public figures often use 기원하다 to convey hopes for societal well-being, recovery from unfortunate events, or peace.

피해 지역의 빠른 복구를 기원합니다. (We wish for the quick recovery of the affected area.)

세계 평화를 기원하며 이 행사를 개최합니다. (We hold this event wishing for world peace.)

By observing these examples, you can see that 기원하다 is a versatile verb used to express deep and sincere wishes across various formal and public scenarios. Practice using it to sound more natural when expressing hopes for good outcomes in Korean.

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