No. 2,039 in Swedish
viljan
"Viljan" means "the will" or "the desire" in English.
In a sentence
Viljan att lära sig nya saker är viktig för personlig utveckling.
The will to learn new things is important for personal development.
'Viljan' signifies a person's desire or determination to achieve or pursue something.
Hans viljan att hjälpa andra är beundransvärd.
His will to help others is admirable.
In this context, 'viljan' conveys his purposeful intent or inclination toward assisting others.
Vi måste ha viljan att förändra världen.
We must have the will to change the world.
Here, 'viljan' represents the collective desire or commitment needed to bring about change.
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