wish

Übersetzungen

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Definitionen

1. Nomen

   A hope or strong want for something.

   Beispiele

   • It is my wish to travel the world.
   • I hope your wish comes true.
2. Nomen

   A hope you say in your mind, as if by magic.

   Beispiele

   • She closed her eyes and made a wish before blowing out the candles.
   • Make a wish when you see a shooting star.
3. Nomen

   The thing that you want most.

   Beispiele

   • My dearest wish is to see them happy.
   • You have my best wishes.
4. Nomen

   A wet meadow near a river, in some dialects.

   Beispiele

   • Cows grazed on the wish by the river.
   • The old farm had a low wish that flooded each spring.
5. Verb

   To want something.

   Beispiele

   • I will come tomorrow, if you wish.
   • I wish to speak to the manager.
6. Verb

   To hope that something is true or will happen.

   Beispiele

   • I wish it may be so.
   • She heard the news and wished it was not true.
7. Verb

   To want something that may not be possible.

   Beispiele

   • I wish I could fly.
   • He did not know what to wish for, because he had all he needed.
8. Verb

   To say kind words to someone, as a greeting.

   Beispiele

   • We wish you a merry Christmas.
   • I wish you every success in your new job.
9. Verb

   To want to do something, in formal speech.

   Beispiele

   • Anyone who wishes to may leave now.
   • She wished to speak with the manager.
10. Verb

    To send or recommend someone to a person, in old-fashioned use.

    Beispiele

    • A friend wished me to the merchant for a job.
    • He wished his cousin to the baker as an apprentice.