soovid

Soovid is an Estonian noun meaning desires or wishes. It denotes things a person hopes to obtain, accomplish, or experience. The word is the plural form of soov and is used in everyday language as well as in literature to refer to a range of personal or collective aspirations. In nuance, soovid typically describe concrete wishes or goals rather than deeper motives, and they can apply to individual plans or to shared aims of a group.

Common phrases include soovi täita, meaning to fulfill a wish, and soovi korral, meaning if desired or if one wishes. The term appears across several registers, from casual speech to more formal or reflective writing.

Related terms include soov (singular), tahe (will or determination), and iha (strong craving). Soovid and soov are close in meaning, with soov often serving as the more general or formal term, while tahe emphasizes volition and iha conveys a stronger longing.

In usage, soovid can refer to everyday goals as well as more aspirational or visionary aims, such as career plans, personal development, or collective objectives. The word is a standard part of Estonian vocabulary and is widely understood in both spoken and written contexts.