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to wish
01
życzyć sobie, pragnąć
to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible
Transitive: to wish that
Example
They wished they had invested in the stock market years ago.
He regularly wishes he could travel the world.
I wish I could fly like a bird and see the world from above.
02
życzyć, pragnąć
to want to do or have something
Transitive: to wish to do sth
Example
He wishes to have a successful career in the medical field.
She wishes to learn a new language before her trip next summer.
They wish to build a new house in the countryside.
03
życzyć, pragnąć
to hope or want something to be in a particular state
Complex Transitive: to wish sth [adj]
Example
She wished the misunderstanding resolved without any conflict.
They wished the conflict settled before it escalated further.
He wished the problem solved, but no easy solutions existed.
04
życzyć, pragnąć
to express a desire or hope for something to happen in the future
Intransitive: to wish for sth
Example
They all wished for peace and harmony in their community.
They wished for happiness as they celebrated the new year together.
On her birthday, she closed her eyes and wished for a peaceful year ahead.
05
życzyć, pragnąć
to convey a desire for someone to experience happiness, success, or good fortune
Ditransitive: to wish sb good fortune
Example
They wished him a speedy recovery after his surgery.
I wish you all the best on your new adventure!
Before the trip, I wished them a safe and enjoyable journey.
06
życzyć, pragnąć
to ask for something in a polite manner, often expressing a desire or hope
Ditransitive: to wish sb to do sth
Example
She wished the team to remain focused during the final minutes of the game.
I wish you to join us for dinner tonight, if you ’re free.
She wished him to take a moment and reconsider his decision.
Wish
01
życzenie, pragnienie
a feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen
02
życzenie, pragnienie
an expression of some desire or inclination
03
życzenie, pragnienie
the particular preference that you have
04
życzenia, najlepsze życzenia
(usually plural) a polite expression used to convey a desire for someone's happiness or well-being.
Example
The card included warm wishes for their future together.
They exchanged holiday wishes during the party.
He offered his heartfelt wishes for her new job.
Przykład
They wished they had invested in the stock market years ago.
He regularly wishes he could travel the world.
I wish I could fly like a bird and see the world from above.
Regretting his decision, he wished he could turn back time.
I can’t help but wish my dog could speak, even though I know it’s a fantasy.
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