covet in Russian
covet in Russian is жажда́ть, си́льно жела́ть, домога́ться — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
covet in Russian
жажда́ть
Pronounced: zhazhdat
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
си́льно жела́ть
Pronounced: silno zhelat
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
жажда́ть
Pronounced: zhazhdat
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
домога́ться
Pronounced: domogatsya
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.
жажда́ть
Pronounced: zhazhdat
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.
What does "covet" mean?
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verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
"He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence
- He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
- She had long coveted a corner office with a view.
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What is "covet" in Russian?
"covet" in Russian is жажда́ть, си́льно жела́ть, домога́ться. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
How do you pronounce жажда́ть?
"covet" in Russian is жажда́ть, pronounced "zhazhdat".
How do you use "covet" in a sentence?
Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In Russian, "covet" is жажда́ть, си́льно жела́ть, домога́ться.
Are there other ways to say "covet" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "covet": жажда́ть, си́льно жела́ть, домога́ться.
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