싶어 하는

wanting to

→ 싶다

phrase Common #1,665

wanting to Used to describe someone else's desire or intention. The base form is 싶어하다; unlike 싶다, it is generally used when observing or reporting what another person wants.

KO: 그는 새 직장을 구하고 싶어 하는 것 같아요.

EN: He seems to want to find a new job.

애를 제일 팔고 싶어 하는 사람은 나 였나 봐

I guess I was the one who wanted to show off my kid the most.

— 브로커 (2022)

당신을 보고 싶어 하는 사람이 있어요

There’s someone who wants to see you.

— 블레이드 러너 2049 (2017)