wantingadjektiv
more wanting
Komp.
most wanting
Super.
UK
/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
Übersetzungen
His performance was wanting in several areas.
Его выступление было недостаточным в нескольких областях.
The results of the experiment were wanting.
Результаты эксперимента были неудовлетворительными.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
Lacking in a certain required or necessary quality.
Her performance was wanting in enthusiasm and energy.
Not present or in short supply.
The evidence was wanting, so the case was dismissed.
wantinggerundium / partizip präsens
Definitionen
Experiencing or expressing desire.
The wanting crowd surged forward when the doors opened.
wantingsubstantiv
wantings
Pl.
UK
/ˈwɒn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːn.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting either desire or lack.
Definitionen
A state of longing or desire for something.
There was a deep wanting in her voice as she spoke of home.
A deficiency or lack of something.
The wanting of funds forced the project to stop.
wantingpräposition
Archaic/formal use meaning ‘without; in the absence of’.
Definitionen
Without; in the absence of.
Wanting proper tools, he improvised with what he had.
wantverb

wanting

Gerundium

wanted
Präteritum
wanted
Partizip Perfekt
wanting
Gerundium
UK
/wɒnt/
US
/wɑnt/
Übersetzungen
I want to go to the park.
Я хочу пойти в парк.
I want you to be happy.
Я желаю, чтобы ты был счастлив.
Definitionen
To have a desire to possess or do something; to wish for.
I want to travel the world someday.
To feel a need or a desire for something.
She wants a new phone because her old one is broken.
To lack or be short of something desirable or essential.
The garden wants more sunlight to thrive.
Synonyme
long for
yearn for
hanker after
Antonyme
wantgerundium / partizip präsens

wanting

Used predicatively/attributively, e.g. "a plan wanting in detail", meaning ‘lacking; deficient’.
Definitionen
Lacking in a necessary or expected quality; deficient.
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
wantsubstantiv
Definitionen
A lack or deficiency of something.
The want of clean water in the village was a major concern for the residents.
A desire or wish for something.
Her want for a new bicycle was evident in her constant talks about it.
A state of being in need or poverty.
The charity was established to help those in want during the harsh winter months.
wantpartizip perfekt
Definitionen
Being sought after or desired, especially by authorities or the public.
The wanted fugitive was finally arrested at the border.