желание
Translation of желание
desire
Russian word in Latin letters: zhelanie
Meaning of желание
сильная тяга к чему-то, когда очень хочется
a strong feeling of wanting something
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Желание or пожелание?
пожелание = a wish you say to someone
Don't mix them up. What you yourself want — желание; kind words for someone — пожелание.
Спасибо за тёплые пожелания!
Thank you for the warm wishes!
Моё главное желание — отдохнуть.
My main desire is to have a rest.
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Her desire to travel is very strong.
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У неё очень сильное желание путешествовать.
I have no desire to argue.
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У меня нет желания спорить.
желание synonyms
What's the difference between желание, стремление, страсть, жажда, and влечение
Bookish: a striving toward a goal.
Advanced: broader words
Much stronger: a burning passion, often romantic.
Figurative: a thirst for something.
Attraction, often physical or romantic.
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желание belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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желание meaning: what does it mean?
a strong feeling of wanting something
желание pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
желание is pronounced as [ʐɨˈlanʲɪje]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
желание definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her desire to travel is very strong. Translation: У неё очень сильное желание путешествовать.
Is желание part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, желание (desire) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is желание part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, желание (desire) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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