있었으면 좋겠다

I wish I had

→ 있다

phrase Common #1,785

I wish I had Expresses a wish or desire for someone or something to exist, be present, or be available. Depending on context, it can also mean “I wish there were” or “it would be nice if there were.”

KO: 나도 그런 친구가 있었으면 좋겠다.

EN: I wish I had a friend like that.

같이 얘기할 누군가가 있었으면 좋겠다.

I wish I had someone to talk to.

난 그런 아빠가 있었으면 좋겠다

I wish I had a dad like that.

— 당갈 (2016)

마실 게 있었으면 좋겠다.

I wish I had something to drink.