der Wille
Translation
will, willpower, intention, volition
Examples
Er hat einen starken Willen.
He has a strong will.
Das geschah gegen meinen Willen.
That happened against my will.
Um des Friedens willen schwieg er.
For the sake of peace, he remained silent.
Grammar Patterns
((einen Willen haben)) to have the will (to do sth.) Sie hat den Willen, es zu schaffen.
((um et2 willen)) for the sake of sth. Er tat es um seiner Familie willen.
((gegen j-s Willen)) against sb.'s will Er handelte gegen meinen Willen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intention, determination; Antonyms: coercion, compulsion
Etymology
The noun form derived from the verb 'wollen' (to want).
Memory Tips
Directly related to English 'will'. Think of 'willpower' - the power of your 'Wille'.