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willen werkwoord | mean [meant, meant, meaning, means](to intend; plan on doing) want [wanted, wanting, wants](desire) will [willed, willed, willing, wills]verb wish [wished, wishing, wishes](to hope for an outcome) would like(transitive) |
willen is kunnen phrase | where there is a will there is a way(if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found) |
willen zeggen werkwoord | mean [meant, meant, meaning, means](to convey, indicate) |
willens bijwoord | willingly(of one’s own free will) |
willens nillens bijwoord | willy-nilly(whether desired or not; without regard for consequences or wishes of those affected) |
ik zou willen weten phrase | I'd like to know(phrase) |
kwaadwillend bijvoeglijk naamwoord | malevolent(having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others) |
welwillend bijvoeglijk naamwoord | acquiescent(willing to acquiesce) affable(friendly, courteous, sociable) avuncular(kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant) benevolent(having a disposition to do good) complaisant(willing to do what pleases others) |
welwillendheid substantief {f} | benevolence(disposition to do good) |
zouden graag willen werkwoord | would like(intransitive) |