Ich will
Translation
I want
Examples
Ich will ein Eis.
I want an ice cream.
Ich will nach Hause gehen.
I want to go home.
Grammar Patterns
Ich will ((sth.)) I want (sth.) Ich will einen Kaffee.
Ich will ((+infinitive)) I want to (do sth.) Ich will schlafen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ich möchte (more polite); Antonyms: ich will nicht (I don't want)
Etymology
Composed of the pronoun 'Ich' (I) and 'will', the conjugated form of the verb 'wollen' (to want).
Memory Tips
Be careful not to confuse it with the English 'will' for future tense. 'Ich will' expresses a strong desire and can sound demanding. Use 'Ich möchte' to be more polite.