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Wohlwollen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wohlwollen" is mainly used as noun meaning "goodwill", "benevolence" or "favor". It is also used as verb.
Essential properties of "Wohlwollen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Wohlwollen
- Plural: die Wohlwollen
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: wohlwollen
- Simple past: wollte wohl
- Participle: wohlgewollt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "Wohlwollen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Positive and understanding attitude"
"Wohlwollen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Positive and understanding attitude towards someone or something."
- Translation(s): goodwill, benevolence, favor
- Synonym(s): Güte, Freundlichkeit
- Antonym(s): Feindseligkeit, Missgunst
- Related word(s): Wohlwollenheit, wohlwollend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Wohlwollen gegenüber den neuen Mitarbeitern war offensichtlich.
- Das Wohlwollen der Gemeinschaft half ihm, seine Ziele zu erreichen.
- Ihr Wohlwollen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
2.) "To show a positive attitude"
"Wohlwollen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To show a positive attitude towards someone or something."
- Translation(s): to be benevolent, to be well-disposed, to favor
- Related word(s): wohlwollend, Wohlwollen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wollte ihr wohlwollen und half ihr bei der Arbeit.
- Sie wohlwollte ihm, obwohl er Fehler gemacht hatte.
- Wir sollten den neuen Ideen wohlwollen begegnen.