der Herzenswunsch
Translation
heart's desire, dearest wish
Examples
Es war ihr Herzenswunsch, Ärztin zu werden.
It was her heart's desire to become a doctor.
Er erfüllte sich einen lang gehegten Herzenswunsch.
He fulfilled a long-held dearest wish.
Grammar Patterns
to fulfill a heart's desire to fulfill a heart's desire for oneself He fulfilled a long-held dearest wish.
Similar Words
Sehnsucht (longing), Traum (dream)
Etymology
From 'Herzens' (of the heart, genitive of Herz) and 'Wunsch' (wish). It literally means 'wish of the heart'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'wish' ('Wunsch') that comes directly from your 'heart' ('Herz').