생각이었어

was the idea

→ 생각
phrase Uncommon #10,366
was the idea Depending on context, it can also mean “was the plan” or “were you thinking.” This is a casual past-tense form.
KO: 그게 네 생각이었어?
EN: Was that your idea?

이건 정말 좋은 생각 이었어

This was a really good idea.

— 얼지마, 죽지마, 부활할거야 (1990)

이 사람 생각 이었어

This was what this person had in mind.

— 쿵푸팬더 4 (2024)

사실 난 하루 더 머물 생각 이었어

Actually, I was planning to stay one more day.

— 크레이지 리치 아시안 (2018)

우리 둘 다의 생각 이었어 사랑하기 때문에 따라온 거 야

It was something we both wanted. I followed you because I love you.

— 쿵푸팬더 4 (2024)

그 말은 언제 할 생각 이었어?

When were you planning to say that?

— 필사의 추적 (1981)

바네사, 그게 네 생각 이었어?

Vanessa, was that your idea?

— 프레디의 피자가게 2 (2025)

미친 생각 이었어

It was a crazy idea.

— 특전 U보트 (1981)

톰은 누구하고 수영하러 갈 생각 이었어?

Who did Tom plan on going swimming with?

무슨 생각 이었어?

What were you thinking?

— 아바타: 물의 길 (2022)