Ho voglia di
I feel like
Language note: 'Ho voglia di' directly translates to 'I want', used to express desire.
Culture note: Expressing desires and feelings is common in Italian conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ho
[oh]
I have
Expressing possession or a need at the moment.
Ho un libro.
I have a book.
voglia
[VOH-lyah]
desire
A strong feeling of wanting to have something.
Ho voglia di gelato.
I want (have desire for) ice cream.
di
[dee]
to
Expressing direction, purpose, or position.
Vado a scuola.
I am going to school.
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