B2 adjective Neutral

willing

/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Describing someone who is ready, eager, or prepared to do something without being forced. It indicates a state of consent or a positive inclination toward a specific action or request.

Beispiele

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1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
willingness
Verb
will
Adverb
willingly
Adjektiv
willing
Verwandt
willpower
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

Schnelles Quiz

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: willing

Beispiele

1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

everyday

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

formal

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

informal

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

4

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

academic

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

5

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

business

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
willingness
Verb
will
Adverb
willingly
Adjektiv
willing
Verwandt
willpower

Häufige Kollokationen

perfectly willing perfectly willing
willing to compromise willing to compromise
willing participant willing participant
show a willing spirit show a willing spirit
more than willing more than willing

Häufige Phrasen

God willing

if all goes well / if it is meant to be

a willing horse

someone who is always happy to take on work

show oneself willing

to demonstrate a readiness to help

Wird oft verwechselt mit

willing vs voluntary

'Willing' refers to the internal state of mind or consent, whereas 'voluntary' often describes an action done without payment or legal compulsion.

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Nutzungshinweise

Willing is most commonly used in the pattern 'be willing to + infinitive.' It implies that while you might not be excited about a task, you do not object to doing it.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often omit the 'to' before the verb, saying 'I am willing help' instead of 'I am willing to help.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'willan,' meaning to wish, desire, or be about to.

Grammatikmuster

Subject + be + willing + to-infinitive Attributive use: a willing + noun (e.g., a willing volunteer)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking professional environments, being described as a 'willing worker' is a strong compliment, suggesting you are a team player who doesn't complain.

Schnelles Quiz

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: willing

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set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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