Desire - translation, pronunciation and examples
desire
wish for something
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When to use desire
Её желание завести семью усилилось после того, как они съехались.
Он признался в своём желании стать ближе к партнёру во время сеанса терапии.
desire usage examples
Её желание завести семью усилилось после того, как они съехались.
Her desire to start a family grew stronger after they moved in together.
Он признался в своём желании стать ближе к партнёру во время сеанса терапии.
He admitted his desire to be closer to his partner during the therapy session.
Similar words
a general, neutral term for wanting something, can be moderate or strong
often expresses hope, longing or a polite wish; usually less intense or immediate than 'desire'
a direct, everyday word for wanting something; less formal than 'desire'
a deep, often melancholic or wistful long-term desire
an intense, heartfelt, and often long-lasting desire; somewhat literary
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desire synonyms
What's the difference between desire / wish / want / longing / yearning / craving
a general, neutral term for wanting something, can be moderate or strong
She felt a strong desire to travel.
Она почувствовала сильное желание путешествовать.
often expresses hope, longing or a polite wish; usually less intense or immediate than 'desire'
I wish I could go to Paris.
Хотелось бы поехать в Париж.
I want a cup of coffee.
Я хочу чашку кофе.
He felt a longing for his childhood home.
Он испытывал тоску по дому своего детства.
She felt a yearning to be free.
Она чувствовала сильное стремление к свободе.
a powerful, often physical or compulsive desire, frequently short-term (e.g., for food or substances)
He had a craving for chocolate.
У него было сильное влечение к шоколаду.
a sudden, strong impulse to act; emphasizes immediacy rather than sustained desire
She resisted the urge to shout.
Она сдержала побуждение к крику.
primarily the desire to eat; figuratively a general appetite or appetite for something (interest, enthusiasm)
He has an appetite for adventure.
У него есть аппетит к приключениям.
a tendency or preference; usually milder, habitual or considered rather than passionate
She has an inclination to help others.
У неё есть склонность помогать другим.
a long-term ambition or goal-oriented desire; more plan- or achievement-focused than 'desire'
His aspiration is to become a surgeon.
Его стремление — стать хирургом.
an intense emotion or very strong desire, often linked to love or a powerful interest
She has a passion for painting.
Она страстно любит рисовать.
an informal, often mild or persistent craving or desire, sometimes nostalgic; less formal than 'desire'
I have a hankering for fish and chips tonight.
У меня сегодня тяга к рыбе с жареным картофелем.
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How to pronounce desire and what this word means
desire translation: желание. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce desire
/ə dɪˈzaɪə/
desire translation
желание
desire examples
Her desire to start a family grew stronger after they moved in together.
desire transcription
/ə dɪˈzaɪə/, /dɪˈzaɪɚ/
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Questions about this word
desire meaning: what does it mean?
wish for something
desire pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
desire is pronounced as /ə dɪˈzaɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
desire definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her desire to start a family grew stronger after they moved in together. Translation: Её желание завести семью усилилось после того, как они съехались.
Is desire part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, desire (желание) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is desire part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, desire (желание) 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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