ήθελα

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.

Δεν ήξερα πώς να το κάνω, αλλά ήθελα να προσπαθήσω.

I didn't know how to do it, but I wanted to try.