This is the 327th most frequent Greek word.
ήθελα
"Ήθελα" means "I wanted."
Expressing a past desire or intention that was not realized.
Ήθελα να πάω στο πάρκο, αλλά έβρεχε.
I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
Polite request for help or assistance, using the past tense for politeness.
Ήθελα λίγη βοήθεια για το πρότζεκτ μου.
I wanted some help with my project.
Indicating a motivation or determination to undertake an action in the past.