No. 468 in Latvian
vēlēšanās
The Latvian word "vēlēšanās" means "wish" or "desire" in English.
In a sentence
Man ir vēlēšanās doties ceļojumā.
I have a desire to go on a trip.
Here, 'vēlēšanās' is used to express a strong wish or desire.
Viņa vēlēšanās bija palīdzēt citiem.
Her wish was to help others.
In this sentence, 'vēlēšanās' denotes someone's intention or aspiration.
Ziemassvētkos mēs izsakām savas vēlēšanās.
On Christmas, we express our wishes.
Here, 'vēlēšanās' is used in the context of making personal wishes.
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