willst
Translation
you want
Examples
Was willst du trinken?
What do you want to drink?
Willst du dieses Buch?
Do you want this book?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) + infinitive to want to do sth. What do you want to eat?
((sth.)) to want sth. Do you want a coffee?
Similar Words
möchten (would like to), wünschen (to wish)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'wellan', sharing roots with the English word 'will'. The '-st' suffix marks the 2nd person singular ('du') form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'willst' as the direct question form for 'you want'. The '-st' on the end is your signal that it's addressed to 'du' (you, informal).