This is the 6739th most frequent Dutch word.
wunsch
The word "wunsch" is not Dutch; it is German and means "wish" in English.
In this sentence, 'wens' (wish) is used to describe a desire or hope of the children for a specific activity.
De wens van de kinderen was om naar het pretpark te gaan.
The wish of the children was to go to the amusement park.
Here, 'wens' is applied to reflect a personal ambition or lifelong aspiration.
Ik heb altijd de wens gehad om pianist te worden.
I have always had the wish to become a pianist.
In this example, 'wens' is utilized to indicate a fulfilled desire or dream of a person.