wollen

This is the 4062nd most frequent German word.


wollen

"To want" or "to desire."


Here, 'wollen' is used to express a strong desire or intention to perform an action.

Ich will heute ins Kino gehen.

I want to go to the cinema today.


In this sentence, 'wollen' is used to ask someone about their desire or agreement to perform an activity.

Willst du mit mir zum Markt kommen?

Do you want to come to the market with me?


In this case, 'wolle' is used in reported speech to convey someone's stated intention or preference.

Er sagt, er wolle Künstler werden.

He says he wants to become an artist.