der Wunsch
Translation
wish, desire, request
Examples
Ich habe einen großen Wunsch.
I have a big wish.
Was ist dein Geburtstagswunsch?
What is your birthday wish?
Auf Wunsch erhalten Sie weitere Informationen.
You can receive further information upon request.
Grammar Patterns
to have a wish to have a wish I have a wish.
the wish for sth. the wish for sth. The wish for peace is great.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begehren (desire), Verlangen (craving)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'wünschen' (to wish), from Old High German 'wunsc'.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'Wunsch' is soft, like a whispered wish. It's the noun form of the verb 'wünschen'.