wollen
Translation
to want, to wish, to intend to
Examples
Ich will ein Eis.
I want an ice cream.
Er will Arzt werden.
He wants to become a doctor.
Was willst du trinken?
What do you want to drink?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to want sth. Ich will ein neues Auto.
((+Infinitiv)) to want to do sth. Er will schlafen gehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: möchten, wünschen; Antonyms: ablehnen
Etymology
From Old High German 'wellen', cognate with the English word 'will'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English 'will' (as in 'free will'). 'Ich will' expresses a stronger desire than 'Ich möchte'.