NOUN
Wille/ˈvɪlə/will; intention; volition
Wille is a German noun that means will, intention, or volition. It is pronounced /ˈvɪlə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Willen".
Definitions
1.the mental faculty to decide and act; willpower(psychology; general)
a.inner force to reach a goal
Mit starkem Willen kann man vieles erreichen.—With strong will, one can achieve a lot.
2.the conscious intention or decision to do something(philosophy; abstract)
a.act of intentionally wanting something
Es war sein Wille, das Unternehmen zu übernehmen.—It was his will to take over the company.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wille | die Willen |
| Genitive | des Willens | der Willen |
| Dative | dem Willen | den Willen |
| Accusative | den Willen | die Willen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wille" mean in English?
- "Wille" means will, intention, or volition. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wille"?
- "Wille" is pronounced /ˈvɪlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wille" der, die, or das?
- "Wille" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wille"?
- The plural of "Wille" is "Willen".
- What part of speech is "Wille"?
- "Wille" is a noun in German.
