English–German

“unwillingly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnˌfʁaɪ̯ˌvɪlɪç/

Example

Sie lächelte unfreiwillig.

She smiled unwillingly.

Illustration for unfreiwillig (unwillingly)

How to say “unwillingly” in German

“Unwillingly” in German is unfreiwillig.

An action happens without a person's intention or control, like a laugh that breaks out unexpectedly.

Full entry for unfreiwillig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unfreiwillig

Im Gespräch hob er unfreiwillig die Stimme.

In conversation, he raised his voice involuntarily.

Tips for using unfreiwillig

  • As an adverb, unfreiwillig does not change, but its adjective form takes endings, as in ein unfreiwilliges Lächeln.

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