Have an appetite for Meaning in English

expression

US

HAV an AP-uh-tyte for

UK

hav un AP-i-tyte faw

Definition

To strongly desire or want something, often used for food but also for other things like experiences, activities, or achievements.

Usage & Nuances

Can be used literally for food or metaphorically for desires (e.g., 'have an appetite for adventure'). More formal than just 'want', and often appears in written or spoken expressions to emphasize strong desire. Common with 'success', 'adventure', 'change', 'learning'. Don't use for people ('have an appetite for John' sounds odd).

• Spanish: tener apetito por - tener ganas de
• Portuguese (BR): ter apetite por - ter vontade de
• Portuguese (PT): ter apetite por - ter vontade de
• Chinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 有（做某事的）欲望
• Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 有（做某事的）慾望
• Hindi: की चाहत होना - की इच्छा होना
• Arabic: لديه رغبة في - لديه شهية ل
• Bengali: ইচ্ছা থাকা - আগ্রহ থাকা
• Russian: страстно желать - иметь тягу к
• Japanese: 強い欲求がある - ～への意欲がある
• Vietnamese: có khao khát - ham muốn
• Korean: 강한 욕구가 있다 - ~를 갈망하다
• Turkish: için iştahı olmak - çok arzusu olmak
• Urdu: خواہش ہونا - طلب ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki hasrat untuk - sangat menginginkan

Example Sentences

I have an appetite for chocolate cake right now.

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Do you have an appetite for spicy food?

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She always has an appetite for learning new things.

basic

Lately, I have an appetite for a big change in my life.

natural

He has an appetite for success that's hard to match.

natural

If you have an appetite for adventure, this trip is perfect for you.

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