Word of the Day

Word of the Day

to want : håūn
Base Function: verb
Definition:

Feeling like something; feeling mental attraction to something and pulling it towards you. Iconic etymology: hå- (inspiration/pulling in) + ūn (long and “full” vocalization, like sustained desire). The image is: a desire to inspire with the thought (mȳh) of what you want. Examples: wa håũn — I want. wa håũn roro — I really want it. ¿Ca håũũ? — does he want it? (if you use interrogative intonation)

Etymology:

hå- (inspiration/pulling in) + ūn (long, “full” vocalization, like sustained desire). The image is: a desire to inspire with the thought (mȳh) of what you want.

wa håũn — I want it. wa håũn roro — I really want it. 

¿Ca håũn? — does he want it? (if you use interrogative intonation)

Example:
  • Kas̆imī kcɔ håūn čɔ. 
    Work towards your goals.
  • Tɔh, wa tɔs̆im håūn roro!
    Yes, I really want that!

Synonyms:

  • = desire
  • = objective
  • = goal
  • = desire

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