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Learn Hardcore Korean: urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida. - We hope for a good result.

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/urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida.

urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida.

우리는 좋은 결과를 바랍니다.urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida.

We hope for a good result.

Breakdown of urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida.

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Questions & Answers about urineun joheun gyeolgwareul barapnida.

Why is it 우리는 and not 우리가?

는 is the topic marker, while 가 is the subject marker.

In 우리는 좋은 결과를 바랍니다, 우리는 means something like as for us, we hope for a good result. It sets we up as the topic of the sentence.

If you said 우리가 좋은 결과를 바랍니다, it would put more focus on we as the subject, often with a nuance like we (specifically) hope for a good result.

So:

우리는 = as for us / we
우리가 = we with stronger subject emphasis

Both can be grammatical, but 우리는 sounds very natural if you are simply stating your side’s position or attitude.

What exactly does 는 do in this sentence?

는 marks the noun before it as the topic.

Here, 우리는 tells the listener that the sentence is about us. In English, we often do not mark this difference clearly, but in Korean it matters a lot.

So the structure is:

우리는 = as for us
좋은 결과를 = a good result
바랍니다 = hope / wish for

This makes the sentence feel like a statement of stance or intention: As for us, we hope for a good result.

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Why is 결과 followed by 를?

를 is the object marker. It marks 결과 as the thing being hoped for.

The verb 바라다 takes an object, so the thing you hope for gets 을/를.

결과를 바랍니다 = hope for a result
성공을 바랍니다 = hope for success
행운을 바랍니다 = wish you luck

So in this sentence, 좋은 결과를 is the object of 바랍니다.

Why is it 를 and not 을?

Korean uses:

을 after a consonant
를 after a vowel

Since 결과 ends in the vowel ㅏ, it takes 를:

결과 + 를 = 결과를

Compare:

책을 because 책 ends in a consonant
사과를 because 사과 ends in a vowel

How does 좋은 work? Why not 좋다?

좋다 is the dictionary form meaning to be good.

When a descriptive verb like 좋다 comes before a noun, it changes into an adnominal form. For present-state description, 좋다 becomes 좋은.

So:

좋다 = to be good
좋은 결과 = a good result

This is similar to how English uses good before a noun, but in Korean the form changes grammatically.

A few examples:

좋은 사람 = a good person
좋은 생각 = a good idea
좋은 결과 = a good result

What is the dictionary form of 바랍니다?

The dictionary form is 바라다.

바랍니다 is the formal polite present-tense form of 바라다.

Breakdown:

바라다 = dictionary form
바랍니다 = formal polite form

This style is often used in:

speeches
announcements
formal writing
polite public statements

So 우리는 좋은 결과를 바랍니다 sounds fairly formal and polished.

What does 바라다 mean here? Is it exactly the same as to hope?

Here, 바라다 means to hope for, to wish for, or to want to see happen.

In many contexts, 바랍니다 is a natural way to express hope in Korean. Depending on context, it can sound a little more formal or deliberate than casual English hope.

For example:

좋은 결과를 바랍니다 = We hope for a good result
성공을 바랍니다 = We wish you success
행복을 바랍니다 = We wish you happiness

So yes, hope is a good translation here, but the Korean wording can feel slightly more formal or ceremonial than everyday English hope.

What speech level is 바랍니다?

바랍니다 is in the formal polite style, sometimes called 합니다 style.

This style is common in:

news
presentations
business settings
official statements
writing
speeches

A less formal polite version would be:

바라요

So:

좋은 결과를 바랍니다 = formal polite
좋은 결과를 바라요 = less formal polite

In everyday conversation, people may also use other expressions instead of 바랍니다, depending on the situation.

Is this sentence natural Korean?

Yes, it is natural, especially in a formal or semi-formal context.

It sounds like something you might hear in:

a speech
an announcement
a news interview
a formal message
an official comment

It has a slightly polished tone. In casual conversation, people might choose other expressions, but this sentence itself is perfectly natural.

Why is 우리 used? Can Korean omit we?

Yes, Korean often omits pronouns when they are clear from context.

So 우리는 좋은 결과를 바랍니다 could often be shortened to:

좋은 결과를 바랍니다

The subject can be understood from the situation.

However, adding 우리는 is useful when you want to:

make the speaker’s side explicit
contrast we with someone else
sound clearer or more deliberate

So 우리는 is not required in every context, but it is not strange at all.

What is the basic word order in this sentence?

The basic Korean word order here is:

Topic + Object + Verb

So:

우리는 = topic
좋은 결과를 = object
바랍니다 = verb

Korean usually puts the verb at the end of the sentence.

That is one of the biggest differences from English:

English: We hope for a good result
Korean: We a good result hope

Of course, the actual Korean sentence is natural as written, but this literal word order can help learners understand the structure.

Does 좋은 결과 mean a good result or good results?

It can depend on context.

Korean nouns usually do not show singular/plural as clearly as English does. So 결과 can mean result or results, depending on the situation.

In this sentence, English will often translate it as:

a good result
good results

Both may be possible depending on context, though a good result is probably the most straightforward translation here.

If Korean really wants to emphasize plurality, it can add 들, but that is often unnecessary:

결과들 = results

Still, in many cases, plain 결과 is enough.

Could this also be said with a different expression for hope?

Yes. Korean has several ways to express hope, and the choice depends on tone and context.

For example:

좋은 결과가 있기를 바랍니다.
= We hope there will be a good result.
This sounds a bit fuller and very natural in formal contexts.
좋은 결과가 있으면 좋겠습니다.
= It would be good if there were a good result / We hope for a good result.
This can sound softer.
좋은 결과를 기대합니다.
= We expect a good result.
This is closer to expect than hope.

Your original sentence, 우리는 좋은 결과를 바랍니다, is still correct and natural, especially in formal speech or writing.

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