would

wʊd
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Translation of would into German

Auxiliary verb

1.

polite asking

expresses a polite request or offer
  • Would you like some tea?Möchten Sie etwas Tee?
2.

future past

indicates a future action from the past
  • She said she would call me later.Sie sagte, sie würde mich später anrufen.
3.

grammar

expresses a hypothetical or imagined situation
  • If I were rich, I would travel the world.Wenn ich reich wäre, würde ich um die Welt reisen.
4.

preference

expresses a preference or desire
  • I would rather stay home tonight.Ich würde heute Abend lieber zu Hause bleiben.
5.

habit

expresses a repeated action in the past
  • Every summer, we would visit our grandparents.Jeden Sommer besuchten wir immer unsere Großeltern.
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Expressions with would: examples in English and translations in German

was würde das bringen
He suggested calling again, but what good would that do?
zuerst sterben
als erstes sterben
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
würde es dir etwas ausmachen
Would you mind closing the window?
es hätte keinen Sinn
In there would be no point in arguing further.
sich einen Zacken aus der Krone brechen
Would it kill John to help with the dishes?
man würde denken
man sollte meinen
You would think he would call by now.

Synonyms and analogies of would in English

Examples of would in a sentence

  • Would you help me with this project?
  • He promised he would finish the project.
  • They knew it would rain soon.
  • She would help if she knew how.
  • They would go if they had the time.
  • She would prefer tea over coffee any day.
will
wɪl
Auxiliary verb
1.

prediction

show future time
  • She will travel to Japan next month.Sie wird nächsten Monat nach Japan reisen.
2.

volition

show willingness, choice, or intention
  • I will help you after class.Ich will dir nach dem Unterricht helfen.
Noun
1.

decision control

ability to make decisions or control oneself
  • His strong will helped him resist the temptation..Sein starker Wille half ihm, der Versuchung zu widerstehen.
2.

inheritance paper

legal document for property distribution after death
Testament nLetzter Wille
  • She left her house to her children in her will.Sie hinterließ ihr Haus ihren Kindern in ihrem Testament.
3.

authority

person's orders or commands
  • He imposed his will on the team.Er setzte seinen Willen im Team durch.
Verb
tr.
1.

inheritance

leave property to someone in a will
  • He willed his library to the town.Er vermachte der Stadt seine Bibliothek.
2.

mind

cause something by mental effort
  • He willed the pain away.Er dachte den Schmerz weg.

Expressions with will: examples in English and translations in German

nach Belieben
frei
She can change her schedule at will.
Abholschalter
We picked up our tickets at the will call.
unerschütterlicher Wille
unbeugsame Entschlossenheit
His iron will kept him going despite the challenges.
alles wird gut
es wird sich schon richten
Don't worry, things will work out in the end.
Möchten Sie noch etwas?
Dinner was delicious, will you have seconds?
so etwas passiert eben
Keep calm; accidents will happen, even to careful drivers.

Translations of "would" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
würdev.

The intensity of the pain would flare up whenever she exercised.

Die Intensität des Schmerzes würde aufflammen, wann immer sie trainierte.

würdenv.

He mentioned the conditions under which they would allow remote work.

Er erläuterte die Bedingungen, unter denen sie Heimarbeit erlauben würden.

möchtenv.

Therefore they hate thee, and would fain suck thy blood.

Also hassen sie dich und möchten gerne an deinem Blute saugen.

möchtev.

I wouldn't want to be in your boots during that tough meeting tomorrow.

Ich möchte morgen in dieser schwierigen Besprechung nicht an deiner Stelle sein.

würdestv.

I just can't fathom why you would throw away such a chance.

Ich begreife es nicht, warum du so eine Chance wegwerfen würdest.

möchtestv.

You would not want the converted video to produce pixelated graphics.

Du möchtest nicht, dass das konvertierte Video verpixelte Grafiken erzeugt.

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Other translations for would:

  • wäre

would: Examples and translations in context

He chose a size that would stand out in the crowd.

Er wählte eine Größe, die in der Menge auffallen würde.

Only a person with balls would attempt to climb that mountain.

Nur jemand mit Schneid würde versuchen, diesen Berg zu besteigen.

He would always fall silent whenever someone mentioned his missing brother.

Er würde immer verstummen, wenn jemand seinen vermissten Bruder erwähnte.

Despite his efforts, the betrayal would always scar his heart.

Trotz seiner Bemühungen würde der Verrat sein Herz für immer prägen.

They sought a vantage point that would enhance their tactical approach.

Sie suchten einen Standort, der ihren taktischen Ansatz verbessern würde.

She learned that the title would come down to her brother.

Sie erfuhr, dass der Titel an ihren Bruder übergehen würde.

She would bait the audience with clever remarks before her performance.

Sie würde das Publikum vor ihrer Vorstellung mit cleveren Bemerkungen ködern.

She promised that the forthcoming deadline would be easier to meet.

Sie versprach, dass die nächste Frist einfacher einzuhalten sein würde.

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