NOUN

Wille/ˈvɪlə/will; intention; determination

Wille is a German noun that means will, intention, or determination. It is pronounced /ˈvɪlə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Willen".

Definitions

1.the mental faculty by which a person decides or controls actions; determination or willpower(psychology/general)

a.the ability to make conscious choices, mental strength

Er hat einen starken Willen.He has a strong will.

2.a firm intention or desire to achieve something(intention/desire)

a.expressed aim or intention

Es war nicht mein Wille, dich zu verletzen.It was not my intention to hurt you.

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 determination. 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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