verb
wollen
akarni
Es beschreibt den Wunsch, etwas zu tun oder zu bekommen.
The German word "wollen" is a modal verb meaning "to want" or "to intend". It expresses desire, intention, or will.
- It is not formed from smaller words but is a basic verb.
- Similar words: möchten (would like), mögen (to like), beabsichtigen (to intend).
Difference:
- wollen expresses a stronger, more direct intention or desire than möchten, which is more polite or conditional.
- mögen refers to liking something rather than wanting it.
- beabsichtigen implies a formal or planned intention.
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Examples
Ich will nicht gehen.verb
Nem akarok menni.
Ich will nicht alleine gehen.verb
Nem akarok egyedül menni.
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