싶은데

want to ..., but

→ 싶다
싶 want to + 은 adjective modifier + 데 Background/contrastive connective
auxiliary Common #4,194
want to ..., but Often introduces a contrast or background for what follows; the ending does not always mean “but.”
KO: 집에 가고 싶은데 아직 할 일이 많아요.
EN: I want to go home, but I still have a lot to do.
Conjugation of 싶다

점점 더 만나보고 싶은데!

I find myself wanting to meet you more and more!

— 가구야공주 이야기 (2013)

왜 나 한테 배우고 싶은데?

Why do you want to learn from me?

— The Match (2025)

저는 얘기를 좀 했으면 싶은데 얘기는 그럼 좀 이따 할까요?

I'd like to talk, but should we do it a little later?

— 친절한 금자씨 (2005)

나 지금 뭘 하고 싶은데 같이 할래요?

I feel like doing something right now. Want to join me?

— 버닝 (2018)

그러고 싶은데 방법을 알아야 끄지!

I want to do that, but I need to know how to turn it off!

— 크리에이터 (2023)

단둘이 얘기하고 싶은데 알았어요 촬영 언제 시작해?

I want to talk to you alone. Okay, when does filming start?

— 8과 1/2 (1963)

지금 만나고 싶은데 월요일 까진 안 됩니다

I want to meet now, but I can't until Monday.

— 엘 시크레토: 비밀의 눈동자 (2009)

언제든 모시고 싶은데 내일 어때요?

I'd love to invite you anytime, how about tomorrow?

— 무간도 (2002)

밥 먹고 싶은데

I want to eat, but…

— Space Sweepers (2021)

이봐, 형씨, 거리에서 벗어나고 싶은데.

Hey, bro, I need to get off the street.

— 더 러닝 맨 (2025)

갑자기 헤로인은 왜 해보고 싶은데?

Why do I suddenly want to try heroin?

— 페인 앤 글로리 (2019)