want (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “want”

want; he wants; past wanted, part. wanted; ger. wanting
  1. wil hê (as in "Ek wil hê 'n appel.")
    I want a new bicycle for my birthday.

Selfstandige naamwoord “want”

sg. want, pl. wants or uncountable
  1. behoefte (as in "Daar is 'n groot behoefte aan water.")
    Clean water is a basic want in many parts of the world.
  2. gebrek (as in "Daar is 'n gebrek aan medisyne.")
    His essay shows a want of proper research.
  3. armoede (as in "Baie mense leef in armoede.")
    The charity works to alleviate want in the inner city.