Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Wish"
The meaning of "Wish" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does “I wish it had been me who had died. It should have been me. But it wasn’t,
and I’m still here.” I realize only as I’m saying it that it’s true.
What is the meaning: I realize only as I’m saying it that it’s true. mean?
and I’m still here.” I realize only as I’m saying it that it’s true.
What is the meaning: I realize only as I’m saying it that it’s true. mean?
A:
1) I was using “they” as a generic pronoun for the speaker since I don’t know their identity. “He” or “he/she” is sometimes taught as neutral in academic writing, but I think “they” is more inclusive.
2) Your sentence is hard to understand. I’d describe the character’s feelings like this...
I had not admitted to myself that wanted to die in my brother’s place until I said it out loud. I have to keep living for him and myself because I’m the only one that can. Killing yourself won’t fix what has already happened.
2) Your sentence is hard to understand. I’d describe the character’s feelings like this...
I had not admitted to myself that wanted to die in my brother’s place until I said it out loud. I have to keep living for him and myself because I’m the only one that can. Killing yourself won’t fix what has already happened.
Q:
What does you might wish you hadn't asked that mean?
A:
@scha76123010
Imagine:
You make a question (ask) and because of this question you get in trouble, you get problems.
A person will tell you : you wish you hadn't asked that?
(you think it would be better not making the question you made?)
Let me know if it is ok
Imagine:
You make a question (ask) and because of this question you get in trouble, you get problems.
A person will tell you : you wish you hadn't asked that?
(you think it would be better not making the question you made?)
Let me know if it is ok
Q:
What does we all wish to be VERB mean?
A:
Yes that is it exactly :)
Q:
What does wishes to proceed mean?
A:
You are asked if you want to go on/ to continue / to make the next step/ to go to the following page
Q:
What does I wish we were living closer, we could have done that too. mean?
A:
Yes. (^•^)
Example sentences using "Wish"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I wish I was/were.
A:
@amal0215
I wish
(meaning that you have a strong desire or want) and
I was
(which is commonly used after ‘I wish’, and means that you personally have a strong desire for something)
is used in sentences like
“I wish I was at home”,
or
“I wish I was famous”.
If you use ‘I was’ without ‘I wish’ before it, it means you were doing something because you removed the part that adds the meaning of ‘I wish’.
And we don’t use ‘I wish I were’ because it’s sounds unnatural, ‘were’ is more commonly used for when you are talking past tense about someone else.
Example
“I wish you were with me”
I hope you understand this.
I wish
(meaning that you have a strong desire or want) and
I was
(which is commonly used after ‘I wish’, and means that you personally have a strong desire for something)
is used in sentences like
“I wish I was at home”,
or
“I wish I was famous”.
If you use ‘I was’ without ‘I wish’ before it, it means you were doing something because you removed the part that adds the meaning of ‘I wish’.
And we don’t use ‘I wish I were’ because it’s sounds unnatural, ‘were’ is more commonly used for when you are talking past tense about someone else.
Example
“I wish you were with me”
I hope you understand this.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Say , wish , gonna.
A:
"I'm gonna do my homework."
"gonna"="going to"
"gonna" more casual
"I wish you a Merry Christmas." formal
"I wish you a Happy Birthday." formal
"The teacher will say 'Do your work!'"
"gonna"="going to"
"gonna" more casual
"I wish you a Merry Christmas." formal
"I wish you a Happy Birthday." formal
"The teacher will say 'Do your work!'"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I wish I could.
A:
"I wish I could go to Japan right now, I really need a holiday."
"I wish I could date that actress."
"I wish I could date that actress."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I wish ~.
A:
could is written because i have yet to travel the world it's something i want to do in the future.
continues is written with an (s) because my family is currently healthy!
continues is written with an (s) because my family is currently healthy!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with wish.
wish. I want to see different situations with I wish.
I wish you were here - ok,
in the past: I wish you had been there. etc..
wish. I want to see different situations with I wish.
I wish you were here - ok,
in the past: I wish you had been there. etc..
A:
It is good! maybe say but I wish your holiday/ vacation could have been longer.
Synonyms of "Wish" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between I wish it was not raining so hard. and I wish it didn't rain so hard. ?
A:
#1 = You wish it wasn't raining so hard right now.
#2 = You wish it didn't rain so much in general (over time)
Similar example:
I wish it weren't so cold (today).
I wish it didn't get so cold in Canada. (this isn't just one day, but a general trend that it is often very cold in Canada)
#2 = You wish it didn't rain so much in general (over time)
Similar example:
I wish it weren't so cold (today).
I wish it didn't get so cold in Canada. (this isn't just one day, but a general trend that it is often very cold in Canada)
Q:
What is the difference between If you wish so, I will do it. and If you hope so, I will do it. ?
A:
1 → If you wish, I will do it.
2 → if you really want me to, I will do it.
There’s no difference, but I like #2 better. It’s more casual.
2 → if you really want me to, I will do it.
There’s no difference, but I like #2 better. It’s more casual.
Q:
What is the difference between wishing not to boast and not wishing to boast ?
A:
these are used interchangeably, I can’t think of any example where they are different
Q:
What is the difference between I wish I hadn't done that. and I shouldn't have done that. ?
A:
The person who says sentence two MIGHT be regretting it, but maybe not.
Example
Math teacher: Your mistake was to divide by zero.
Student. Yes. I shouldn't have done that.
Example
Math teacher: Your mistake was to divide by zero.
Student. Yes. I shouldn't have done that.
Q:
What is the difference between wish and hope ?
A:
@aboxofchocolates You’re welcome!
Translations of "Wish"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? make a wish on the moon 이 맞아요?to the moon 이 맞아요?
A:
We don’t have a saying like that in English. The closest is “make a wish on a shooting star” but you could say “make a wish on the moon” and it’s understandable
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? make a wish
A:
Check the question to view the answer
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? それが私の願いです（That's my wish or That's my dream or other?）
A:
Yeah, that's natural
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? wish you keep a childlike heart and have a naive attitude to life.
A:
no towards life
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Sometimes I wish I had been lived in new york./I wish I lived live in new york. What expression is more natural???
A:
Sometimes I wish I lived in New York.
Other questions about "Wish"
Q:
I wish he would stay as he is without changing. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I wish he would stay as he is without changing.
✓ I wish he would just stay the way he is and never change.
これ方が少し自然です!
✓ I wish he would just stay the way he is and never change.
これ方が少し自然です!
Q:
If you could ask any wish to God,what would you do?
I would ask God to sleep less time.
I always sleep longer than my girlfriend.
If I get up early,I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her relaxedly.
I usually want her to wake me up to do but I have never done.
Therefor,I wish plenty of time to relax in the morning. Does this sound natural?
I would ask God to sleep less time.
I always sleep longer than my girlfriend.
If I get up early,I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her relaxedly.
I usually want her to wake me up to do but I have never done.
Therefor,I wish plenty of time to relax in the morning. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I would ask God to sleep less time.
✓ I would ask God to let me sleep for less time.
× If I get up early,I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her relaxedly.
✓ If I get up early, I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her so we can relax.
× I usually want her to wake me up to do but I have never done.
✓ I usually want her to wake me up to do those things, but I have never been able to.
× Therefor,I wish plenty of time to relax in the morning.
✓ Therefore, I wish I had plenty of time to relax in the morning.
✓ I would ask God to let me sleep for less time.
× If I get up early,I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her relaxedly.
✓ If I get up early, I want to go for a walk and eat breakfirst with her so we can relax.
× I usually want her to wake me up to do but I have never done.
✓ I usually want her to wake me up to do those things, but I have never been able to.
× Therefor,I wish plenty of time to relax in the morning.
✓ Therefore, I wish I had plenty of time to relax in the morning.
Q:
You can’t be happy if you can’t wish for everyone‘s happiness. Does this sound natural?
A:
× You can’t be happy if you can’t wish for everyone‘s happiness.
✓ You can’t truly be happy if you can’t wish for everyone‘s happiness.
This is a very beautiful sentence! I have put more emphasis on the meaning you are trying to convey, otherwise it sounds like you are talking about superficial happiness that only lasts in this moment. But it sounds a bit strange then because the listener may think “well if I have some ice cream now I will be happy so…”
✓ You can’t truly be happy if you can’t wish for everyone‘s happiness.
This is a very beautiful sentence! I have put more emphasis on the meaning you are trying to convey, otherwise it sounds like you are talking about superficial happiness that only lasts in this moment. But it sounds a bit strange then because the listener may think “well if I have some ice cream now I will be happy so…”
Q:
Thank you for the nice wishes. Hope you had a long and great weekend too! Does this sound natural?
A:
× Thank you for the nice wishes.
✓ Thank you for the well wishes/kind words
× Hope you had a long and great weekend too!
✓ I hope you had a long and great weekend too!
Your original sentence was good so I don’t think any English speaker would be confused. 😊 When someone says nice things to us like they hope we’re doing well, it’s customary to say well wishes or kind words in response. I hope that helps!
✓ Thank you for the well wishes/kind words
× Hope you had a long and great weekend too!
✓ I hope you had a long and great weekend too!
Your original sentence was good so I don’t think any English speaker would be confused. 😊 When someone says nice things to us like they hope we’re doing well, it’s customary to say well wishes or kind words in response. I hope that helps!
Q:
I wish I could speak English more fluently. Does this sound natural?
A:
Good luck speaking English more fluently!
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