adjectiveadverb

bereitwillig

willing

The German word "bereitwillig" is an adjective meaning "willing" or "eager".

It is composed of:

  • bereit – ready, prepared
  • willig – willing, inclined

Similar words:

  • willig (willing)
  • gerne (gladly)
  • bereit (ready)

Differences:

  • Bereitwillig implies a combination of readiness and willingness, often emphasizing eagerness to help or participate.
  • Willig focuses mainly on willingness, not necessarily preparedness.
  • Bereit emphasizes readiness, but not necessarily willingness or eagerness.

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Examples

Er half uns bereitwillig bei dem Umzug.adverb

He willingly helped us with the move.

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