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desire in German

desire in German is Begehren, Wunsch, begehren — desire means to want something strongly.

desire in German

Begehren
noun
Begehren
noun
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
Wunsch
noun
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
begehren
verb
wünschen
verb

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "desire" in German?

"desire" in German is Begehren, Wunsch, begehren. 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 German, "desire" is Begehren, Wunsch, begehren.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "desire": Begehren, Wunsch, begehren, wünschen.

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