-(으)면 좋겠다 / -았/었으면 좋겠다
I wish, I hope
Level 3 · Expression
Explanation
Expresses a wish or hope. -(으)면 좋겠다 is general; -았/었으면 좋겠다 is stronger (wishing for what isn't so). Also -았/었으면 하다.
Examples
주말에 날씨가 맑았으면 좋겠어요.
I hope it's clear this weekend.
한국어를 더 잘하면 좋겠어요.
I wish I were better at Korean.
이번 시험에 꼭 합격했으면 해요.
I really hope I pass this exam.
TOPIK note
TOPIK II Listening 17–20 (main idea); Writing 51.