How is the word Желать translated from Russian to English

English translation
Covet
verb

Сильно желать чего-то, особенно принадлежащего кому-то другому.

To strongly desire something, especially belonging to someone else.

Examples with “Желать”

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  • Она завидует новому автомобилю своего соседа. — She covets her neighbor's new car.

  • Ты завидуешь его позиции в компании? — Do you covet his position in the company?

  • Я завидую той красивой картине в галерее. — I covet that beautiful painting in the gallery.

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