VERB
wollen/ˈvɔlən/to want; to wish; to intend
wollen is a German verb that means to want, to wish, or to intend. It is pronounced /ˈvɔlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wollte" and the past participle is "gewollt".
Definitions
1.to want or wish to do something; to intend to(modal verb, intention/desire)
a.expressing a desire or wish to do something
Ich will heute ins Kino gehen.—I want to go to the cinema today.
b.expressing intention or plan
Wir wollen morgen früher anfangen.—We intend to start earlier tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wollen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | will |
| Present (du) | willst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | will |
| Preterite (ich) | wollte |
| Participle II | gewollt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wollte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wollen" mean in English?
- "wollen" means to want, to wish, or to intend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wollen"?
- "wollen" is pronounced /ˈvɔlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wollen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wollen" is "gewollt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wollen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wollen" becomes "wollte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wollen"?
- "wollen" is a verb in German.
