Zoeken
to want
01
willen
to wish to do or have something
1.1
willen
to have a need for something
Voorbeeld
The recipe wants two cups of flour and one cup of sugar.
The car wants regular maintenance to run smoothly.
This plant wants plenty of sunlight and water to grow.
What this lawn wants is a good watering.
What this room wants is a fresh coat of paint and new curtains.
1.2
seksueel aangetrokken voelen tot iemand
to sexually desire someone
Voorbeeld
I've been wanting to be with you for so long.
She couldn't help but want him as soon as he walked in the room.
I can't stop thinking about you and how much I want you.
02
willen
to desire or need someone or something to be in a specific place or doing a certain thing
2.1
willen
(of a suspect) to be searched for by the police for interrogation or questioning
Voorbeeld
The suspect is wanted for questioning about the assault at the nightclub.
The fugitive is wanted by the police for escaping from prison.
03
willen
used to advise someone or give suggestions about a certain matter
04
willen
to suffer the lack of something
01
gebrek
a state of extreme poverty
02
gebrek
a specific feeling of desire
03
gebrek
anything that is necessary but lacking
04
gebrek
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Voorbeeld
I just want a glass of water for today.
He wants to go to the beach.
Mary wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar, so she took lessons.
Want some jam on it?
