V + -기를 바라다 (-기 바랍니다) – Hope / Wish / Request That

Conjugation & Pattern

• Wishing / Hoping: Verb/Adjective stem + -(으)시기를 바라다 / -기를 바라다
• Public announcements / Formal requests: V + -기 바랍니다 / -(으)시기 바랍니다

Detailed Usage

Has two main uses: (1) Expressing warm wishes or hopes in letters, greeting cards, or speeches; (2) Used as '-기 바랍니다' in public announcements and official notices to politely request compliance.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   부모님께서 항상 건강하고 행복하시기를 바랍니다.

   Bumonimkkeseo hangsang geonganghago haengbokhasigireul baramnida.

   I wish my parents constant health and happiness.

2. 2

   이번 시험에서 좋은 결과가 있기를 바랄게요.

   Ibeon siheomeseo joteun gyeolgwaga itgireul baralgeyo.

   I hope you get good results on this exam.

3. 3

   승객 여러분께서는 안전벨트를 매 주시기 바랍니다.

   Seunggaek yeoreobunkkeseoneun anjeonbelteureul mae jusigi baramnida.

   Passengers are requested to fasten their seatbelts.