wishes
word · lemma: wish
/ˈwɪʃɪz/
WI-shiz
/wˈɪʃɪz/
WI-shiz
Definition
Things that someone wants to happen, have, or be true. It can also mean kind words expressing hope for someone’s happiness, success, or health.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a plural noun: 'make a wish', 'birthday wishes', 'best wishes'. 'Wishes' can mean personal desires or polite greetings depending on context. For stronger personal desire, English often uses 'want' in everyday speech.
Spanish: deseos - saludosPortuguese (BR): desejos - votosPortuguese (PT): desejos - votosChinese (Simplified): 愿望 - 祝福Chinese (Traditional): 願望 - 祝福Hindi: इच्छाएँ - शुभकामनाएँArabic: أمنيات - تحياتBengali: ইচ্ছা - শুভেচ্ছাRussian: пожелания - желанияJapanese: 願い - お祝いの言葉Vietnamese: ước muốn - lời chúcKorean: 소원 - 축하 인사Turkish: dilek - iyi dilekUrdu: خواہشات - نیک تمنائیںIndonesian: harapan - ucapan
Example Sentences
Her birthday wishes were simple this year.
basic
We sent our best wishes to the new teacher.
basic
The child wrote three wishes on paper.
basic
Thanks for the card and the warm wishes.
natural
His parents ignored his wishes and made the choice for him.
natural
Please give her my best wishes for the interview.
natural