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wish in Irish

wish in Irish is santaigh — wish means a hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.

wish in Irish

santaigh
verb
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.

What does "wish" mean?

  1. noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
    "She made a wish before blowing out the candles."
  2. verb To want or hope for something, often something unlikely or impossible.
    "I wish I could be there for the wedding."
  3. verb To express a hope for someone's wellbeing or good fortune.
    "She wished him luck before the interview."
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wish in a sentence

  • She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
  • It was always his wish to travel the world.
  • I wish I could be there for the wedding.
  • He wished he had studied harder for the exam.

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What is "wish" in Irish?

"wish" in Irish is santaigh. wish means: A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.

How do you use "wish" in a sentence?

Example: "She made a wish before blowing out the candles." In Irish, "wish" is santaigh.

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