No. 327 in Greek
ήθελα
"Ήθελα" means "I wanted."
In a sentence
Ήθελα να πάω στο πάρκο, αλλά έβρεχε.
I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
Expressing a past desire or intention that was not realized.
Ήθελα λίγη βοήθεια για το πρότζεκτ μου.
I wanted some help with my project.
Polite request for help or assistance, using the past tense for politeness.
Δεν ήξερα πώς να το κάνω, αλλά ήθελα να προσπαθήσω.
I didn't know how to do it, but I wanted to try.
Indicating a motivation or determination to undertake an action in the past.
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