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Modal Verb Willen: Wishes and Intentions

Master the spoken present-tense conjugation of the Dutch modal verb willen to express personal desires, polite customer requests, and intentions.

A lively, sun-drenched photograph of a bustling Dutch outdoor market. A close-up shot captures two people, a customer and a vendor, engaged in a friendly interaction at a vibrant flower or produce stall, where the customer subtly gestures towards an item they desire, conveying a sense of choice and intention.
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Lesson#1
In Dutch, the modal verb 'willen' means 'to want' or 'to wish'. You will use it constantly to express personal desires, talk about your plans, and make polite requests when shopping or ordering. In this deck, you will learn how to conjugate and use 'willen' in spoken conversation.
Lesson#2
The form of 'willen' for 'I' is 'ik wil'. When you say what you want to do, the second action verb stays in its infinitive form at the end of the sentence. For example, 'Ik wil koffie drinken' means 'I want to drink coffee'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Dutch: 'I want to drink coffee.'

Ik wil koffie drinken

Lesson#4
You can use this same pattern with any action verb you already know. For example, with the verb 'leren', 'Ik wil Nederlands leren' means 'I want to learn Dutch'.
Quiz#5
Translate into Dutch: 'I want to learn Dutch.'

Ik wil Nederlands leren

Lesson#6
To say 'you want' to a friend or someone casually, use 'jij wilt' or 'je wilt'. For example, 'Je wilt een broodje eten' means 'You want to eat a sandwich'.

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