willig
Translation
willing, ready, compliant, amenable
Examples
Er half willig bei der Arbeit.
He willingly helped with the work.
Sie ist eine willige Schülerin.
She is a willing student.
Er stimmte dem Vorschlag willig zu.
He willingly agreed to the proposal.
Grammar Patterns
to be willig ((to do sth.)) to be willing (to do sth.) Er ist willig, uns zu helfen.
to ((do sth.)) willig to (do sth.) willingly Er half willig bei der Arbeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bereit (ready), gern (gladly); Antonyms: unwillig (unwilling), widerstrebend (reluctant)
Etymology
Derived from 'der Wille' (the will), meaning 'having will' or 'disposed to act'.
Memory Tips
Connects directly to the English word 'will'. If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willig' (willing).