How is the word желание translated from Russian to English

English translation
desire
noun

Сильное стремление к чему-то.

A strong wish for something.

Examples with “желание”

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  • У неё было желание путешествовать. — She had a desire to travel.

  • Он желает только покоя и тишины. — He desires only peace and quiet.

  • Деньги никогда не утоляли её желание свободы. — Money never satisfied her desire for freedom.

  • Гости могут желать более тихого столика. — Guests may desire a quieter table.

  • Желания меняются, когда люди становятся старше. — Desires change as people grow older.

  • Желаете что-нибудь ещё к кофе? — Do you desire anything else with your coffee?

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