wünschen

To desire; to want

• I wish that were true.

  Ich wünschte, es wäre wahr.

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• I wish I could help.

  Ich wünschte, ich könnte helfen.

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

wünschen

To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)

wünschen

To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur

wünschen

To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)

wünschen

To request or desire to do an activity

wünschen

To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf ofselten

A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen

• This is my dearest wish.

  Das ist mein innigster Wunsch.

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• Have you made a wish?

  Hast du dir etwas gewünscht?

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An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power

The thing desired or longed for

A water meadow