Verb

wollen

Translation

to want, to intend to, to wish

Ich will nach Hause gehen.

I want to go home.

Wir wollen ein Eis essen.

We want to eat some ice cream.

Was willst du von mir?

What do you want from me?

Sie will Ärztin werden.

She wants to become a doctor.

to want ((to-inf)) I want to sleep (Ich will schlafen).

to want ((sth.)) I want the book (Ich will das Buch).

to want ((sth.)) from ((sb.)) What do you want from me? (Was willst du von mir?)

Synonyms: möchten (would like); Antonyms: müssen (must)

Cognate with English 'will', but meaning shifted to 'want' (volition).

False friend: It means 'want', not just future 'will'. Stronger than 'möchten'.