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Pronunciation / Transliteration: der gute Wille
"Dies ist ein Zeichen des guten Willens."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
"The gesture was intended as a sign of goodwill."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'goodwill' originates from the Old English 'gōd' meaning 'good' and 'will' from the Old English 'willan' meaning 'to wish or desire'. Over time, it evolved to represent a positive disposition or intention towards others, particularly in business contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Goodwill" is said worldwide
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bonne volonté
Transliteration: bonne volonté
"C'est un geste de bonne volonté."
der gute Wille
Transliteration: der gute Wille
"Dies ist ein Zeichen des guten Willens."
buona volontà
Transliteration: buona volontà
"Questo è un gesto di buona volontà."
buena voluntad
Transliteration: buena voluntad
"Este es un gesto de buena voluntad."
boa vontade
Transliteration: boa vontade
"Este é um gesto de boa vontade."
सदभावना
Transliteration: sadbhavana
"यह सद्भावना का संकेत है।"
善意
Transliteration: shànyì
"这是一个善意的举动。"
선의
Transliteration: seoni
"이것은 선의의 표시입니다."
善意
Transliteration: zen'i
"これは善意のしるしです。"
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