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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDesiderio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deh-zee-deh-ree-oh
"Il suo desiderio di viaggiare era evidente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
"Her desire to travel the world was evident in her extensive collection of maps."
- 1
To strongly wish for or want something.
"He desires to become a successful artist."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'desire' originates from the Latin 'desiderare', which means 'to long for' or 'to wish for'. It evolved through Old French 'desir' before entering Middle English, reflecting a deep emotional longing or craving.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Desire" is said worldwide
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Désir
Transliteration: deh-zeer
"Son désir de voyager était évident."
Verlangen
Transliteration: fer-lahng-en
"Ihr Verlangen zu reisen war offensichtlich."
Desiderio
Transliteration: deh-zee-deh-ree-oh
"Il suo desiderio di viaggiare era evidente."
Deseo
Transliteration: deh-seh-oh
"Su deseo de viajar era evidente."
Desejo
Transliteration: deh-seh-zhoo
"Seu desejo de viajar era evidente."
इच्छा
Transliteration: ichchha
"उसकी यात्रा करने की इच्छा स्पष्ट थी।"
愿望
Transliteration: yuànwàng
"她的旅行愿望显而易见。"
욕망
Transliteration: yokmang
"그녀의 여행 욕망은 분명했다."
欲望
Transliteration: yokubō
"彼女の旅行への欲望は明らかだった。"
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