Difference between 'хотеть' and 'хотеться'. I know that in general they both mean to want, but I don't quite understand how you know when to choose one over the other. For example, is there any differ

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Difference between 'хотеть' and 'хотеться'. I know that in general they both mean to want, but I don't quite understand how you know when to choose one over the other. For example, is there any difference between: я хочу смотреть телевизор and Мне хочется смотреть телевизор ?

3 de mar de 2013 07:13

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"Хотеть" is a verb directed at something. "Хотеться" is a reflexive verb and it goes by itself or directed at self. For example: "я хочу есть"/ "I DO want to eat", it's my active desire. "Мне хочется есть" / "I have a strong desire to eat". So, it's not my active doing, it's just what I'm thinking about right now.

3 de março de 2013