захотели

This is the 4792nd most frequent Russian word.


захотели

"Захотели" means "wanted" or "felt like" (past tense, plural).


In this sentence, 'захотели' is used to express a sudden desire or wish related to the subject 'мы' (we).

Мы вдруг захотели заказать мороженое.

We suddenly wanted to order ice cream.


Here, 'захотели' is used in a conditional context, indicating the possibility of their desire or intent in a hypothetical situation.

Если бы они захотели, то смогли бы помочь.

If they wanted to, they could help.


In this sentence, 'захотела' is in the past tense and demonstrates a completed refusal or lack of desire by the subject 'она' (she).

Она не захотела ехать на вечеринку.

She did not want to go to the party.