만나고 싶었어

wanted to meet

→ 만나다
phrase Rare #25,740
wanted to meet Informal past form meaning “wanted to meet” or “wanted to see” someone. The subject is usually omitted and understood from context.
KO: 어제 너를 만나고 싶었어.
EN: I wanted to meet you yesterday.

부터 만나고 싶었어.

I've wanted to meet you for a while now.

— 국보 (2025)

히나 정말 만나고 싶었어

I really wanted to see Hina.

— 날씨의 아이 (2019)

페이스북에서 찾아보고 만나고 싶었어

I wanted to find you on Facebook and meet up.

— 걸리 보이 (2019)