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wollen

/ˈvɔlən/

to want

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gewollt
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Modal verb. In a sentence with another verb, the infinitive goes to the end: 'Ich will schlafen.'

Example Sentences

Ich will Kaffee.

I want coffee.

Was willst du essen?

What do you want to eat?

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