Der Wunsch
Example: Ihr größter Wunsch ist es, einmal nach Japan zu reisen.
Definition
"Der Wunsch" refers to a strong desire or hope for something to happen or be achieved. It is commonly used to express personal aspirations or longings, such as in the phrase 'Ihr größter Wunsch ist es, einmal nach Japan zu reisen,' meaning someone's greatest wish is to travel to Japan.
Etymology
The word "der Wunsch" originates from Old High German 'wunsch,' related to the verb 'wunschen,' meaning to desire or wish for. Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *wunskiz, which also connects to the idea of longing or wanting something. Did you know? The concept of wishing has been central to human expression across many cultures for centuries, and "der Wunsch" captures that universal feeling in German.
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"Der Wunsch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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