want

• Substantiv, das ein Verlangen, einen Wunsch oder ein Bedürfnis nach etwas bezeichnet; auch Mangel oder Fehlen von etwas.

A noun referring to a desire, wish, or need for something.

1. Desire or wishA2formal

   A feeling of lacking something or a strong desire for something.

   Verlangen

   • He has a strong want for adventure in his life.
   • The want of food led to the protest.
   • Her greatest want was to see her family again.

   Synonymeappetitecravingdesirehankeringhungerlongingneedthirstwishyearning

   Antonymecontentmentdisdainfulfillmentindifferencesatietysatisfaction

2. Lack or shortageB1formal

   The state of not having enough of something necessary.

   Mangel

   • The region suffers from want of clean water.
   • In times of want, communities help each other.
   • The poor live in constant want of basic necessities.

   Synonymedearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackneedpaucityprivationscarcityshortage

   Antonymeabundanceexcessplentysurpluswealth

• Verb, das den Wunsch oder das Verlangen nach etwas ausdrückt; auch im Sinne von etwas benötigen oder haben wollen.

A verb used to express a desire or wish for something.

1. A1formal

   To have a desire or wish for something.

   Wünschen

   • I want a new car.
   • She wants to visit Paris.
   • What do you want for dinner?

   Synonymecovetcravedesirefancywish

   Antonymedislikerejectrenouncerepudiatespurn

2. Lack or needA2formal

   To be without something necessary or required.

   Brauchen

   • The plant wants water.
   • He wants courage to speak up.
   • The house wants painting.

   Synonymelackneedrequire

   Antonymeenjoyhaveownpossess