Want - translation, pronunciation and examples
want
wish to have something
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When to use want
Я хочу сэндвич на обед.
Иногда не стоит хотеть слишком многого.
want usage examples
Иногда не стоит хотеть слишком многого.
Sometimes it's better not to want too much.
Similar words
the basic, neutral verb for wishing to have something
more polite and less direct than want
informal spoken form of want
especially British English: to want or feel like something
to want something at the moment; often about actions or food
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want synonyms
What's the difference between want / would like / wanna / fancy / feel like / need
the basic, neutral verb for wishing to have something
I want a new phone.
Я хочу новый телефон.
more polite and less direct than want
I would like a glass of water.
Я хотел бы стакан воды.
informal spoken form of want
I wanna go home.
Я хочу домой.
especially British English: to want or feel like something
Do you fancy a cup of tea?
Хочешь чашку чая?
to want something at the moment; often about actions or food
I feel like staying home tonight.
Мне сегодня хочется остаться дома.
I need some help.
Мне нужна помощь.
I wish I had more time.
Хотел бы я иметь больше времени.
I hope you feel better soon.
Надеюсь, ты скоро почувствуешь себя лучше.
He has a desire to succeed.
У него есть стремление добиться успеха.
to want very strongly, often for food, drink, or something addictive
I crave chocolate after dinner.
Мне очень хочется шоколада после ужина.
to want something deeply, often with sadness or longing
She yearned to see her family again.
Она тосковала по своей семье.
to want something very much, usually over time
He longed for peace and quiet.
Он очень хотел покоя и тишины.
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How to pronounce want and what this word means
want translation: хотеть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce want
/wɒnt/
want translation
хотеть
want examples
I want a sandwich for lunch.
want transcription
/wɒnt/, /wɑnt/
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want meaning: what does it mean?
wish to have something
want pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
want is pronounced as /wɒnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
want definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I want a sandwich for lunch. Translation: Я хочу сэндвич на обед.
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