How to Say ‘I want to’ in German
Ich will
ikh vil
[ikh vil]
💬 Usage Tip: "Ich will" is stronger and more direct than "ich möchte." Fine in many situations, but in interviews "möchte" often sounds softer.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German can sound more direct than English, but in professional settings, politeness still matters.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
the first-person singular pronoun
Ich will heute lernen.
I want to study today.
will
[vil]
want
from wollen; means want to or intend to
Ich will mehr Deutsch sprechen.
I want to speak more German.
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