wish
gb/wˈɪʃ/ us/wˈɪʃ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2600
szeretné, ha, kíván, kívánság, vágy, bárcsak
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
szeretné, ha
A2
kíván
B1
Модель уживання:
to wish [something] would/could happen
I wish I could travel more often.
Szeretnék gyakrabban utazni.
She wishes it would stop raining.
Azt szeretné, ha elállna az eső.
They wished for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
He wished he had studied harder for the exam.
Навчальні приклади
I wish I had a dog.
Szeretném, ha lenne egy kutyám.
She wishes she could swim.
Szeretne tudni úszni.
We wish for a sunny day.
He wishes he could speak Spanish.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wish' with 'hope'. Use 'wish' for situations that are unlikely or impossible, and 'hope' for possible future events.
Значення
Want something to happen
Словосполучення
wish for peace
|wish you luck
|wish it were true
|wish away problems
Синоніми
hope (Often implies a stronger sense of expectation or likelihood than 'wish'.)
Антоніми
dread (Means to strongly fear or not want something to happen.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To want something to happen or be true, even if it may not happen.
To desire that something will occur or be the case, often without the power to make it happen.
ІМЕННИК
A2
2
Her only wish was to see her family again.
Az volt az egyetlen kívánsága, hogy újra láthassa a családját.
He made a wish before blowing out the candles.
Kívánt valamit, mielőtt elfújta a gyertyákat.
The charity works to grant wishes for sick children.
My wish is for everyone to be happy.
Навчальні приклади
I have one wish.
Van egy kívánságom.
Her wish is to be a teacher.
Az a vágya, hogy tanár legyen.
He made a wish at the fountain.
My wish is to visit Japan.
Значення
A desire for something
Словосполучення
birthday wish
|final wish
|grant a wish
|express a wish
Синоніми
desire (A more general word for wanting something, not limited to events or outcomes.)
Антоніми
aversion (A strong dislike or desire to avoid something.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A strong feeling of wanting something to happen or be true.
A feeling of wanting something to happen or be true.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
3
kíván
A2
Модель уживання:
to wish [someone] [something]
I wish you all the best in your new job.
Minden jót kívánok az új munkádhoz.
They wished us a safe journey.
Jó utat kívántak nekünk.
She wished him good luck before the race.
Навчальні приклади
I wish you good luck.
Sok szerencsét kívánok neked.
We wish her a happy birthday.
Boldog születésnapot kívánunk neki.
They wish me a safe trip.
Значення
Express good feelings politely
Словосполучення
wish someone luck
|wish you well
|wish her a happy birthday
Синоніми
congratulate (Used when someone has achieved something; 'wish' is broader and used for hopes and goodwill.)
Антоніми
curse (To express a desire for harm or bad luck to someone.)
Теми
social
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To say kind words showing you want someone to be happy or successful.
To express a polite desire for someone's happiness, success, or well-being.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B1
4
bárcsak
B1
szeretné, ha
B1
Модель уживання:
to wish [something] were/was [different]
I wish I had studied harder in school.
Bárcsak többet tanultam volna az iskolában.
She wishes she were taller.
Szeretné, ha magasabb lenne.
They wish they had arrived earlier.
Навчальні приклади
I wish I had more time.
Bárcsak több időm lenne.
She wishes she was rich.
Szeretné, ha gazdag lenne.
We wish we had gone there.
Поширена помилка:
Learners often use the wrong tense after 'wish'. For past regrets, use 'had' + past participle; for present unreal situations, use past tense verbs.
Значення
Express regret about reality
Словосполучення
wish I had known
|wish it were different
Синоніми
lament (More formal and emotional; 'wish' is more neutral.)
Антоніми
accept (To be content with the current reality instead of wanting it different.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To say you want something different from what is real now or happened before.
To express that you would like a situation to be different from what it is, often about the past or present unreal situations.
Граматика
Словникова форма
wish
IPA
GB/wˈɪʃ/
US/wˈɪʃ/
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wish (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (wish)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: wish
- Plural: wish, wishes
Verb
- Base: wish
- 3rd Person Singular: wishes
- Present Participle: wishing
- Past: wished
Споріднені слова
Forms
wishes
noun
wishing
verb
wished
verb
Core family
wishful
adjective
Related words
wishfully
adverb
Advanced or less common
wishfulness
noun
Вирази
best wishes
1/bˈɛst wˈɪʃɪz/
fixed phrase
Polite close with good feelings
'Best wishes' means kind words at the end of a letter, card, or meeting showing you want good things for someone.
Приклади
- Best wishes for your retirement!
- Please give my best wishes to your family.
make a wish
1/mˈeɪk ə wˈɪʃ/
fixed phrase
Think of desire by tradition
To think of something you want when doing something traditional like blowing out candles or seeing a shooting star.
Приклади
- Close your eyes and make a wish before you blow out the candles.
- She made a wish when she saw the first star in the evening sky.
wish away
1/wˈɪʃ əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Hope problem disappears without action
To hope a problem will go away without doing anything about it.
Приклади
- You can't just wish away your responsibilities.
- She tried to wish away her fears instead of facing them.
wish someone well
1/wˈɪʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Express hope for happiness/success
To say you hope someone will be happy, healthy, or successful.
Приклади
- We all wish you well in your new role.
- His friends wished him well before he left for the trip.
be careful what you wish for
1/bˈi kˈɛɹfəl wˈʌt jˈu wˈɪʃ fɚ/
idiom
Warning that desires may backfire
Used to warn someone that they might not like what happens if they get what they want.
Приклади
- You want more responsibility? Be careful what you wish for—it might be more work than you think.
- He wanted fame, but now he hates the attention—be careful what you wish for.
- She got the promotion, but now she's stressed all the time. Be careful what you wish for.
- Be careful what you wish for; winning the lottery isn't always a blessing.