хотеть
want
испытывать желание получить или иметь что-то
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хотеть with English translation
хотеть usage examples
Sometimes it's better not to want too much.
Иногда не стоит хотеть слишком многого.
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хотеть synonyms
What's the difference between хотеть / хотеться / желать / жаждать / стремиться / мечтать
The main neutral verb for having a desire to do or get something.
I want to drink.
Я хочу пить.
An impersonal form: a desire arises by itself, usually describing a feeling or impulse.
I feel like sleeping.
Мне хочется спать.
A more formal and polite word for a strong or deliberate wish.
I wish you luck.
Я желаю вам удачи.
A strong, literary or lofty 'to want very much'; often used with abstract things.
He is longing for success.
Он жаждет успеха.
Means to aim for a goal; not just a wish, but movement toward an outcome.
She strives for knowledge.
Она стремится к знаниям.
Means to dream about something desired; the wish is often distant or idealized.
She dreams of the sea.
Она мечтает о море.
Colloquial: to strongly rush or strive for something; often with emotional urgency.
He is eager to go into action.
Он рвётся в бой.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce хотеть and what this word means
хотеть translation: want. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce хотеть
[xɐˈtʲetʲ]
хотеть translation
want
хотеть examples
I want a sandwich for lunch.
хотеть transcription
[xɐˈtʲetʲ]
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хотеть meaning: what does it mean?
испытывать желание получить или иметь что-то
хотеть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
хотеть is pronounced as [xɐˈtʲetʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
хотеть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I want a sandwich for lunch. Translation: Я хочу сэндвич на обед.
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