wish
word
/ˈwɪʃ/
WISH
/wˈɪʃ/
WISH
Definition
To want something to happen or to be true, often something that is not easy or possible. It can also mean a desire or hope for something.
Usage & Nuances
Used often in polite or hopeful statements, such as 'I wish you luck'. Common phrases include 'wish for', 'wish someone well', and 'make a wish'. Not to be confused with 'hope', which suggests possibility. 'Wish' can be hypothetical or impossible.
Spanish: desear - deseo (sustantivo)Portuguese (BR): desejar - desejo (substantivo)Portuguese (PT): desejar - desejo (substantivo)Chinese (Simplified): 希望 - 祝愿 (名词)Chinese (Traditional): 希望 - 祝願 (名詞)Hindi: इच्छा करना - इच्छा (संज्ञा)Arabic: تمنى - رغبة (اسم)Bengali: ইচ্ছা - কামনাRussian: желать - желаниеJapanese: 願う - 願いVietnamese: ước - điều ướcKorean: 바라다 - 소원Turkish: dilemek - dilekUrdu: خواہش - تمناIndonesian: berharap - harapan
Example Sentences
I wish I had a dog.
basic
She wished him good luck.
basic
Make a wish before blowing out the candles.
basic
I wish you all the best in your new job.
natural
I wish it would stop raining soon.
natural
If I had one wish, it would be to travel the world.
natural