Set your heart on Meaning in English

expression

US

SET yor HART on

UK

SET yaw HAHT on

Definition

To really want something or hope very much for something, often making it your main goal or desire.

Usage & Nuances

This is an idiomatic, emotional phrase; usually followed by a goal or object ('set your heart on a new car'). Common in both spoken and written English. It expresses strong, lasting desire—not just a passing wish. Avoid using for things you don't truly care about.

• Spanish: empeñarse en - desear con todo el corazón
• Portuguese (BR): querer muito - desejar profundamente
• Portuguese (PT): querer muito - desejar profundamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 一心想要 - 渴望
• Chinese (Traditional): 一心想要 - 渴望
• Hindi: दिल से चाहना - पूरे दिल से चाहना
• Arabic: يتطلع إليه - يرغب بشدة
• Bengali: মনে প্রাণে চাইতে - মন থেকে চাওয়া
• Russian: сильно желать - всем сердцем стремиться к
• Japanese: 心から望む - 強く願う
• Vietnamese: hết lòng mong muốn - khao khát mãnh liệt
• Korean: 간절히 바라다 - 마음을 두다
• Turkish: çok istemek - gönlünü bir şeye bağlamak
• Urdu: دل سے چاہنا - دل لگا لینا
• Indonesian: sangat menginginkan - mengidamkan

Example Sentences

She has set her heart on becoming a doctor.

basic

I set my heart on that blue bicycle.

basic

They set their hearts on moving to the city.

basic

If you set your heart on something, don’t give up easily.

natural

He really set his heart on that promotion, so he's working extra hard.

natural

Ever since she was a kid, she’s set her heart on traveling the world.

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