wollen

Meaning and Usage

"wollen" is an important German modal verb that means "to want" or "to intend." It expresses desires, wishes, or intentions.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "wollen" is an irregular verb in German. It is derived from the Old High German word "wollan," which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*willijaną." It is conjugated as follows: ich will, du willst, er/sie/es will, wir wollen, ihr wollt, sie wollen.

Comparisons between German and English

The German verb "wollen" corresponds to the English verb "to want."

Example Sentences

1. Ich will nach Hause gehen. (I want to go home.)
2. Was willst du zum Abendessen? (What do you want for dinner?)

Memory Tips

Remember "wollen" as the German equivalent of "to want" and associate it with expressing desires or intentions.

Conjugation (for verbs)

ich will, du willst, er/sie/es will, wir wollen, ihr wollt, sie wollen