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wills

/wɪlz/

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noun

Willen, Entschlusskraft

One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.

Examples :

"Even when facing a difficult problem, Sarah persevered, showing great determination and strength of wills. "

Selbst bei einem schwierigen Problem hielt Sarah durch und bewies große Entschlossenheit und Willenskraft.

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Absichten, Entscheidungen, Befehle

One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.

Examples :

"Her grandmother's wills regarding the house were clearly stated in the legal documents. "

Die Absichten ihrer Großmutter bezüglich des Hauses waren in den juristischen Dokumenten klar dargelegt.

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Wille, Absicht

The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition.

Examples :

"Most creatures have a will to live."

Die meisten Lebewesen haben den Willen zu leben.

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noun

Testament, letztwillige Verfügung

Law A formal declaration of one's intent concerning the disposal of one's property and holdings after death; the legal document stating such wishes.

Examples :

"After their parents passed away, the siblings carefully read their parents' wills to understand how the family house and belongings would be divided. "

Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern lasen die Geschwister sorgfältig die Testamente ihrer Eltern, um zu verstehen, wie das Familienhaus und die Besitztümer aufgeteilt werden sollten.

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Wünsche, Absichten

That which is desired; one's wish.

Examples :

"Her wills are to become a doctor and help people. "

Ihre Wünsche sind es, Ärztin zu werden und Menschen zu helfen.

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noun

Wünsche, Verlangen

Desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses.)

Examples :

"He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land."

Er verspürte den großen Wunsch, eine Pilgerreise ins Heilige Land zu unternehmen.

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verb

Wünschen, wollen

To wish, desire.

Examples :

"My grandmother wills a peaceful life for all her grandchildren. "

Meine Großmutter wünscht all ihren Enkelkindern ein friedliches Leben.

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verb

Verfügen, testamentarisch anordnen

To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

Examples :

"My grandfather wills his antique watch to my brother in his will. "

Mein Großvater verfügt in seinem Testament, dass seine antike Uhr an meinen Bruder geht.

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verb

Wollen, beabsichtigen

To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

Examples :

"All the fans were willing their team to win the game."

Alle Fans wollten, dass ihr Team das Spiel gewinnt.

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verb

Vererben, vermachen

To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

Examples :

"He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."

Er vermachte seine Briefmarkensammlung dem örtlichen Museum.

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