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want (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “want”

infinitief want; hy wants; verlede tyd wanted; verlede deelw. wanted; ger. wanting
  1. wil hê (as in "Ek wil hê 'n appel.")
    I want a new bicycle for my birthday.

Selfstandige naamwoord “want”

enkelvoud want, meervoud wants of ontelbaar
  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.