No. 6,443 in Polish
chcieliśmy
"Chcieliśmy" means "we wanted."
In a sentence
Chcieliśmy pojechać nad morze, ale pogoda była zbyt deszczowa.
We wanted to go to the seaside, but the weather was too rainy.
This usage of 'chcieliśmy' expresses a past desire or intention of a group of people (first person plural).
Chcieliśmy spróbować nowej restauracji, którą otworzono obok kina.
We wanted to try the new restaurant that was opened next to the cinema.
Here, 'chcieliśmy' indicates a past decision-making process or interest shared among participants.
Chcieliśmy odwiedzić naszych starych przyjaciół podczas urlopu.
We wanted to visit our old friends during the vacation.
In this case, 'chcieliśmy' is used to show a past plan or intention involving visiting someone.
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