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desire in Danish

desire in Danish is lyst, ønske, begær — desire means to want something strongly.

desire in Danish

lyst
noun
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
ønske
noun
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
begær
noun
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
lyst
noun
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
ønske
verb
To want; to wish for earnestly.
attrå
verb
To want emotionally or sexually.
begære
verb
To want emotionally or sexually.

What does "desire" mean?

  1. verb To want something strongly.
    "She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea."
  2. noun A strong feeling of wanting something.
    "His desire for success drove him to work long hours."
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desire in a sentence

  • She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea.
  • He desired to travel the world before settling down.
  • His desire for success drove him to work long hours.
  • There was an obvious desire between them from the first meeting.

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What is "desire" in Danish?

"desire" in Danish is lyst, ønske, begær. desire means: To want something strongly.

How do you use "desire" in a sentence?

Example: "She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea." In Danish, "desire" is lyst, ønske, begær.

Are there other ways to say "desire" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 5 translations listed for "desire": lyst, ønske, begær, attrå, begære.

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