Wonting: meaning, definitions and examples
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wonting
[ หwษntษชล ]
desire or intention
The word 'wanting' refers to the state of desiring or lacking something. It can express a wish for something that is not present or a strong inclination towards a particular need. Often used in contexts where someone feels an absence of something essential or desirable. This word can also imply a sense of longing or yearning for something that is out of reach or unattainable.
Synonyms
craving, desiring, longing, needing, yearning.
Examples of usage
- I am wanting a new car.
- She was wanting to travel the world.
- He is wanting for companionship.
Translations
Translations of the word "wonting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น querer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wollen
๐ฎ๐ฉ ingin
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ chcieฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฌฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท vouloir
๐ช๐ธ querer
๐น๐ท istemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ chtรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ chcieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ่ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพeleti
๐ฎ๐ธ vilja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ istษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ querer
Etymology
The term 'wanting' stems from the Old Norse word 'vantr', meaning 'lacking' or 'wanting'. Its usage evolved through Middle English, where it appeared in various forms such as 'wanter' and 'wanty'. The transition to modern English saw 'want' capturing the essence of desire and need, while 'wanting' emerged to signify an ongoing state of desire. Over centuries, 'wanting' has been integral in expressing not only material desires but also emotional and relational yearnings, reflecting the human condition's complexity.