No. 544 in Estonian

soovivad

"Wish" or "want" (third-person plural).

In a sentence

Lapsed soovivad jäätist.
The children wish for ice cream.
Here, 'soovivad' is used to express a desire or wish for something, i.e., the children desiring ice cream.
Täiskasvanud soovivad rahulikku puhkust.
The adults want a peaceful vacation.
In this example, 'soovivad' conveys the wish or want of adults for a calm vacation.
Õpilased soovivad rohkem õppematerjale.
The students are requesting more study materials.
In this sentence, 'soovivad' is employed to signify a formal or polite request or wish for additional study resources.

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