보고 싶어서요

because I want to see

→ 보다

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because I want to see A polite way to give a reason, often used as a standalone reply. Depending on context, 보고 싶다 can also mean “to miss someone.”

KO: 친구를 보고 싶어서요.

EN: Because I want to see my friend.

Because I miss you.

— 귀향 (2006)

Because I want to see the culprit.

— 캐치 미 이프 유 캔 (2002)

Because I wanted to see it too.

— 마루 밑 아리에티 (2010)