1 to have and/or express a desire: There’s no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.
az: istəmək, arzulamaq
ru: желать, выражать пожелание
2 to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I’ll cancel the arrangement if you wish.
az: istəmək
ru: хотеть
3 to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.
az: arzulamaq, diləmək
ru: желать (кому-л. что-л.)
♦ noun
1 a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It’s always been my wish to go to South America some day.
az: arzu, istək
ru: мечта
2 an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?
az: arzu, istək
ru: желание
3 (usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.
az: arzu, istək
ru: пожелания