Want in Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑnt/, /ˈwɔnt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
WAHNT-in or WAWNT-in
wˈɒnt/ /ˈɪn
WONT-in
Definition
To express a desire to join, participate, or be included in something. Often used informally when someone wants to be part of an activity, plan, or group.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used as an offer or request to take part in group activities, plans, or opportunities ("Hey, do you want in on the game?"). Can also mean physically wanting to enter a place, but far less common. Used mainly in casual spoken English.
Spanish: querer participar - querer entrarPortuguese (BR): querer participar - querer entrarPortuguese (PT): querer participar - querer entrarChinese (Simplified): 想加入 - 想参与Chinese (Traditional): 想加入 - 想參與Hindi: शामिल होना चाहना - अंदर आना चाहनाArabic: يريد المشاركة - يريد الدخولBengali: যোগ দিতে চাই - অংশ নিতে চাইRussian: поучаствовать - присоединитьсяJapanese: 参加したい - 仲間に入りたいVietnamese: muốn tham giaKorean: 참여하고 싶다 - 끼고 싶다Turkish: katılmak istemekUrdu: شامل ہونا چاہنا - حصہ لینا چاہناIndonesian: ingin ikut - mau bergabung
Example Sentences
Do you want in on our card game?
basic
They said they want in on the trip.
basic
If you want in, just let me know.
basic
Everyone's pitching in for pizza—do you want in?
natural
I heard they're starting a new project, and I really want in this time.
natural
My dog always scratches at the door when he wants in.
natural