No. 289 in Romanian
doresc
"Doresc" means "I wish" or "I desire" in English.
In a sentence
Îmi doresc să călătoresc în toată lumea.
I wish to travel around the world.
Here, 'dorești' expresses a personal desire or aspiration.
Doresc să rezerv o cameră la acest hotel.
I wish to book a room at this hotel.
In this sentence, 'dorești' is used as a formal way to express a request or intention.
Ce dorești să mănânci la cină?
What do you want to eat for dinner?
This usage shows 'dorești' in a question, inquiring about someone's wants or preferences.
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