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wilful in German

wilful in German is absichtlich, vorsätzlich, willentlich — wilful means done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.

wilful in German

absichtlich
adj
Intentional; deliberate.
vorsätzlich
adj
Intentional; deliberate.
willentlich
adj
Intentional; deliberate.
eigensinnig
adj
Stubborn and determined.
eigenwillig
adj
Stubborn and determined.

What does "wilful" mean?

  1. adj Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.
    "The judge described the damage as wilful destruction of property."
  2. adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way.
    "Their wilful daughter refused to follow any of the rules."

wilful in a sentence

  • The judge described the damage as wilful destruction of property.
  • Their wilful daughter refused to follow any of the rules.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wilful" in German?

"wilful" in German is absichtlich, vorsätzlich, willentlich. wilful means: Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.

How do you use "wilful" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge described the damage as wilful destruction of property." In German, "wilful" is absichtlich, vorsätzlich, willentlich.

Are there other ways to say "wilful" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "wilful": absichtlich, vorsätzlich, willentlich, eigensinnig, eigenwillig.

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