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to be willing
To have the intention or willingness to do something. Used almost exclusively in combination with the verb 'sein' (to be).
Ich bin gewillt, Ihnen bei dieser Angelegenheit zu helfen, wenn Sie ehrlich zu mir sind.
I am willing to help you with this matter if you are honest with me.
'Gewillt' (willing) is formally the past participle of the verb 'wollen' (to want). It is closely related to 'der Wille' (the will/intention) and therefore expresses a strong willingness or firm decision.
Er ist gewillt, die volle Verantwortung zu übernehmen.
He is willing to take full responsibility.
'Gewillt' (willing) is almost always used in the fixed construction 'gewillt sein, etwas zu tun' (to be willing to do something). It is followed by an infinitive clause with 'zu' that describes what someone is willing to do.
Die Firma ist gewillt, die Preise zu senken.
The company is willing to lower the prices.
The expression 'gewillt sein' (to be willing) belongs to a rather formal or elevated style. It is often found in written language, in official contexts, or when one wants to emphasize a deliberate decision.
Der Minister war nicht gewillt, auf die Forderungen einzugehen.
The minister was not willing to respond to the demands.
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Bereit and gewillt can both express agreement to take an action. Gewillt places greater emphasis on a firm intention or decision of will, while bereit expresses a stated willingness. Bereit fits a neutral agreement; gewillt fits an emphatic, firm intention.
Die Vermieterin ist fest gewillt, die Frist um eine Woche zu verlängern.
The landlord is firmly determined to extend the deadline by one week.
Die Vermieterin ist bereit, die Frist um eine Woche zu verlängern.
The landlord is willing to extend the deadline by one week.
