No. 2,439 in Dutch
wensen
"To wish" or "to desire."
In a sentence
Ik wens jou een fijne verjaardag.
I wish you a happy birthday.
In this sentence, 'wensen' is used to express a desire or hope for someone else, conveying good intentions.
Zij hebben al hun wensen in vervulling zien gaan.
They have seen all their wishes come true.
Here, 'wensen' refers to desires or aspirations that the subject hopes to fulfill.
Wat wenst u te drinken?
What would you like to drink?
In this formal use, 'wensen' is used to inquire politely about someone's preference or desire.
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