das Wohlwollen
Translation
goodwill, benevolence, kindness
Examples
Er zeigte großes Wohlwollen gegenüber den Armen.
He showed great benevolence towards the poor.
Ich zähle auf Ihr Wohlwollen.
I am counting on your goodwill.
Grammar Patterns
to show goodwill toward ((sb./sth.)) Wohlwollen ((gegenüber+3)) zeigen He showed goodwill toward his employees.
to count on ((sb.'s)) goodwill auf ((j-s)) Wohlwollen zählen We count on the goodwill of our customers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Güte (kindness), Freundlichkeit (friendliness); Antonym: Missgunst (malevolence)
Etymology
From 'Wohl' (well) + 'wollen' (to want, to will). Literally 'to want well' for someone.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Wohl' (well) + 'wollen' (to want). It's the act of 'wanting well' for others.