wens
Meaning
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wish
Concepts
wish
desire
ambition
want
ardor
ardour
eagerness
fancy
inclination
itch
keenness
will
aspiration
congratulation
covet
crave
long
yearn
desideratum
Frequency
Etymology
From Middle Dutch wensch, next to eastern wonsch, from Old Dutch *wunsk, from Proto-Germanic *wunskaz. Cognate with German Wunsch, English wish, West Frisian winsk, Danish ønske.
New
wensen
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to wish
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Sentences
Mijn wens is dat die verwachting ook werkelijkheid wordt .
My wish is that that belief should become reality.
Ik wens hem het allerbeste – rij voorzichtig , commissaris !
I wish him all the best – drive carefully, Commissioner!