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want in German

want in German is Not, Mangel, wollen — want means to wish for or desire something.

want in German

Not
noun
Mangel
noun
(countable) Lack, absence, deficiency. [(often) with of]
wollen
verb
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

What does "want" mean?

  1. verb To wish for or desire something.
    "She wants a new laptop for her birthday."
  2. verb To need or require something.
    "This recipe wants a pinch more salt."
  3. noun A desire or wish.
    "He couldn't shake the want for something more exciting."
  4. noun A lack or shortage of something needed.
    "The project failed for want of proper funding."

want in a sentence

  • She wants a new laptop for her birthday.
  • They want to move to the coast someday.
  • This recipe wants a pinch more salt.
  • He couldn't shake the want for something more exciting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "want" in German?

"want" in German is Not, Mangel, wollen. want means: To wish for or desire something.

How do you use "want" in a sentence?

Example: "She wants a new laptop for her birthday." In German, "want" is Not, Mangel, wollen.

Are there other ways to say "want" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "want": Not, Mangel, wollen.

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