을 원했어

wanted

→ 을

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wanted Informal past-tense form meaning “wanted [something].” 을 marks the object of 원하다; after a vowel, 를 is used instead. The subject is often omitted when clear from context.

KO: 나는 존경과 권력을 원했어.

EN: I wanted respect and power.

빨간색 신발을 원했어.

I wanted red shoes.

우리 엄마가 이혼을 원했어

My mom wanted a divorce.

— 퍼니 게임 (1997)