wil

This is the 41st most frequent Dutch word.


wil

"Wil" in Dutch means "will" or "desire" in English.


Here, 'wil' expresses a polite desire or intention to do something.

Ik wil graag naar het park gaan.

I would like to go to the park.


In this sentence, 'wil' asks about a specific desire or choice.

Waarom wil je dat boek lezen?

Why do you want to read that book?


Here, 'wil' depicts a personal aspiration or future desire.

Hij wil dokter worden als hij groot is.

He wants to become a doctor when he grows up.