Combining the words たい and と思う is a great way to express what you want and think in Japanese! Let’s take a closer look.

Basic Usage

1. たい (want): This word goes with verb stems to show that you want to do something.

   • Example: 食べる (to eat) becomes 食べたい (want to eat).

2. と思う (I think): This phrase helps you share your thoughts or opinions.

   • Example: 行く (to go) turns into 行くと思う (I think I’ll go).

Putting たい and と思う Together

When you want to say you want to do something and think it's a good idea, you can combine them like this:

• Verb Stem + たい + と思う
  • Example: 勉強したいと思う (I think I want to study).

More Combinations

You can also mix in other little words to change the meaning more:

1. に: This tells the purpose.

   • Example: 日本語を勉強したいと思っている (I’m thinking that I want to study Japanese).

2. から: This explains why.

   • Example: 旅行に行きたいと思うから、貯金している (I think I want to go on a trip, so I’m saving money).

Practice Makes Perfect

Try making your own sentences using these ideas! Playing around with these phrases will help you understand better and make your conversations clearer. Have fun practicing!