Meanings
To have a desire for something.
کسی چیز کی خواہش رکھنا۔
چاہنا
chaahna
Common Collocations
- want to go
- want a break
- want something
Example Sentences
I want to eat pizza for dinner.
میں رات کے کھانے کے لئے پیزا چاہتا ہوں۔
main raat ke khanay ke liye pizza chahta hoon.
Do you want to join us?
کیا تم ہمارے ساتھ شامل ہونا چاہتے ہو؟
kya tum hamaray saath shaamil hona chahtay ho?
She wants a new dress for the party.
وہ پارٹی کے لئے ایک نئی لباس چاہتی ہے۔
woh party ke liye aik nai libaas chahti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a person wanting a tasty treat.
Imagine a child pointing at a candy store.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بہت کچھ ہے جو مجھ کو چاہیے، پر اپنی ذات ہی بھی تنگ ہے۔
bahut kuch hai jo mujh ko chahiye, par apni zaat hi bhi tang hai.
There is much that I want, but even my own being is limited.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چاہے سو پائے۔
jo chaahay so paaay.
Whoever desires, achieves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "vanta" — to be lacking or to fail
First known use: 15th century
The word 'want' has evolved from Old Norse and Middle English, where it originally referenced the sense of lack or absence.