желание
desire
wish for something
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желание with English translation
желание usage examples
Her desire to start a family grew stronger after they moved in together.
Её желание завести семью усилилось после того, как они съехались.
He admitted his desire to be closer to his partner during the therapy session.
Он признался в своём желании стать ближе к партнёру во время сеанса терапии.
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желание belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
желание synonyms
What's the difference between желание / страсть / стремление / влечение / жажда / мечта
a strong, intense, often emotional desire
a goal-oriented desire aimed at achievement
an inclination or attraction, often sensual
an intense, insatiable craving (often negative connotation)
an idealized or long-term desire, often a fantasy
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How to pronounce желание and what this word means
желание means desire. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce желание
[ʐɨˈlanʲɪje]
желание translation
desire
желание examples
Sie hat den Wunsch zu reisen.
желание transcription
[ʐɨˈlanʲɪje]
Questions about this word
желание meaning: what does it mean?
сильное желание получить или испытать что-либо
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?
Sie hat den Wunsch zu reisen. Translation: У неё есть 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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