Hungarian - English

kíván

A2 Hungarian
wish, desirous, lust
VERB A2
1
Usage pattern:
valakinek valamit kíván, pl. sok sikert, jó utat, boldog születésnapot
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Meaning
Express good feelings politely
Themes
politeness |greetings |success |wellbeing |luck |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

To express a polite desire for someone's happiness, success, or well-being.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
azt kívánja, hogy...; azt kívánja, bárcsak...
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Meaning
Want something to happen
Themes
desire |hope |future |possibility |emotion |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To desire that something will occur or be the case, often without the power to make it happen.

VERB B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
kíván vmit; vmit tenni kíván
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Meaning
Having a strong wish for something
Themes
desire |wanting |intention |emotion |formal_register |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Feeling or showing a strong wish to have or do something.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
kíván vkit
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Meaning
to desire someone sexually
Themes
sexual_desire |attraction |relationships |state |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To feel a very strong sexual desire for someone.

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