der Wunsch
Translation
wish, desire, request
Examples
Ich habe einen Wunsch frei.
I have one wish.
Sein größter Wunsch ist ein Auto.
His biggest wish is a car.
Auf Wunsch des Kunden...
At the customer's request...
Grammar Patterns
((a wish)) have to have a wish I have a big wish.
((the wish)) ((for sth.)) the wish for (sth.) The wish for peace is universal.
((sb.dat)) ((a wish)) fulfil to fulfil a wish for (sb.) He fulfilled her every wish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verlangen (desire), Begehren (craving), Bitte (request)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wunsc', related to English 'wish'. It comes from the Proto-Germanic *wunsk-, from PIE *wenh₁- 'to desire, strive for'.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'wish'. Imagine making a 'Wunsch' at a wishing well.