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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Willedie Willen
Genitivedes Willensder Willen
Dativedem Willenden Willen
Accusativeden Willendie 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.

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