No. 792 in Croatian

želja

"Želja" means "desire" or "wish" in English.

In a sentence

Imam želju putovati svijetom.
I have a desire to travel the world.
"Želja" is used to express a strong wish or desire for something.
Njegova želja za znanjem je fascinantna.
His desire for knowledge is fascinating.
"Želja" indicates a deep yearning or aspiration towards acquiring knowledge.
Izrazio je svoju želju da posjeti svoju obitelj.
He expressed his wish to visit his family.
"Želja" conveys a personal and heartfelt wish in this context.

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