want in German
want in German is Not, Mangel, wollen — want means to wish for or desire something.
want in German
Not
Mangel
(countable) Lack, absence, deficiency. [(often) with of]
wollen
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
What does "want" mean?
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verb To wish for or desire something.
"She wants a new laptop for her birthday."
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verb To need or require something.
"This recipe wants a pinch more salt."
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noun A desire or wish.
"Her want for adventure grew stronger with every passing year."
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noun A lack or shortage of something needed.
"The project failed for want of proper funding."
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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.
- These old walls want a fresh coat of paint.
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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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