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"to want" in Dutch

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Summary

The Dutch translation for “to want” is willen.

Pronounced the same

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want (plural) willen
want to willen

See also

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wish wou
wishes wensen
wish (1st person singular) wens
to wish wensen

Examples of "to want" in use

There are 16 examples of the Dutch word for "to want" being used:
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to want (long form) te willen
I would like to see that. Ik zou dat wel eens willen zien.
I would like to see her every day. Ik zou haar elke dag willen zien.
Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t do that. Zelfs als ik het zou willen, zou ik dat niet kunnen doen.
I’d like to know what you plan to do. Ik zou willen weten wat je van plan bent.
I’d like to live on a farm. Ik zou graag op een boerderij willen wonen.
I’d like a glass of water. Ik zou wel een glas water willen.
I don’t think anyone would want to read this book a second time. Ik denk niet dat iemand dit boek een tweede keer zou willen lezen.
I wish you could make it into something else ik zou wel willen, dat je dat eens wat anders kon maken
“She tried to warm herself,” said some. «Zij heeft zich willen warmen!» zei men.

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Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t do that.,
I don’t mind your groping in the dark for a solution, but I wish you’d come to a decision.,
I don’t think anyone would want to read this book a second time.,
I wish you could make it into something else,
I would be grateful if you could do that for me.,
I would like to contribute.,
I would like to see her every day.,
I would like to see that.,
I would like to use this opportunity to thank you.,
I’d like a glass of water.,
I’d like to be Picasso.,
I’d like to know what you plan to do.,
I’d like to live on a farm.,
Surely you don’t want to be wiser than the tomcat and the woman.,
to want (long form),
“She tried to warm herself,” said some.
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