want to en · X · etymology 1
Meanings
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see want, to.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
want to en · X · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- [ˈwän˦ tu˨] (Singapore)
- /ˈwʌn tu/ (Singapore)
Etymology
Semantic loan from Hokkien 欲 (beh) or 愛 /爱 (ài) and later Mandarin 要 (yào).
Meanings
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(Malaysia, Singapore, Singlish, with a third person subject) About to; indicates imminent action.
This poster like want to fall off already.
Want to rain already.