This is the 1344th most frequent Russian word.
хотим
"Хотим" means "we want."
The word 'хотим' is used here to express the desire or intention of the subject 'Мы' (We). The verb is in the first-person plural form of the verb 'хотеть' (to want).
Мы хотим пойти в кино.
We want to go to the cinema.
'Хотим' expresses a conditional desire related to an action or outcome. The connection with 'если' (if) highlights that this desire is dependent on certain conditions.
Если мы хотим добиться успеха, нужно много работать.
If we want to achieve success, we need to work hard.
The usage of 'хотим' here reflects a habitual action or preference that occurs when the condition in the subordinate clause is met.