to wish for or desire something
I want a new bicycle for my birthday.
생일에 새 자전거를 원해요.
to need something
This room wants a fresh coat of paint.
이 방은 새 페인트칠이 필요해요.
to need someone to be present
The manager wants you in his office now.
매니저가 지금 당장 사무실로 오라고 해요.
should or ought to do something
You want to be careful when crossing the street.
길을 건널 때 조심하는 게 좋아요.
to feel sexual desire for someone
I want you more than anything in the world.
세상 무엇보다 당신을 원해요.
to lack something
He doesn't want courage in difficult situations.
어려운 상황에서도 그는 용기가 부족하지 않아요.
something you need or desire
Parents try to provide for their children's wants.
부모는 자녀의 욕구를 충족시키려 노력해요.
a lack of something needed
There is a want of clean water in the village.
마을에는 깨끗한 물이 부족해요.
the state of being poor
Many families live in want during hard times.
어려운 시절에는 많은 가족이 가난 속에서 살아요.