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halu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appetite noun A desire to eat.
  • craving noun A strong, persistent desire for something.
  • desire verb To want something strongly.
  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • hankering noun A strong craving or longing for something.
  • itch noun An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
  • mind noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
  • urge noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.
  • want verb To wish for or desire something.
  • will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.

Senses

halu is used for these senses in English:

  • appetite Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
  • appetite The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.
  • craving A strong desire; yearning.
  • drive (psychology) Desire or interest.
  • hankering (often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
  • itch A constant teasing desire or want.
  • mind Desire, inclination, or intention.
  • urge A strong desire; an itch to do something.

appetite — full definition

  1. noun A desire to eat.
  2. noun A strong desire or eagerness for something in general.

Related Finnish words