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German Phrase

Ich will die neue Ausstellung sehen.

/ɪç vɪl diː ˈnɔʏ̯ə ˈaʊsˌʃtɛlʊŋ ˈzeːən/
Meaning"I want to see the new exhibition."
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Meaning

The speaker expresses a personal desire to view the new exhibition, usually at a museum, gallery or trade fair. It is a straightforward statement of intention rather than a polite request.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you talk about your plans or interests in cultural events, for example when discussing weekend activities, inviting friends, or telling a colleague what you intend to do.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchwilldieneueAusstellungsehen

1

Modalverb 'wollen'

'will' is the 1st person singular present of 'wollen' and expresses a strong desire or intention.

2

Artikel + Adjektivdeklination

With the definite article 'die' the adjective takes the weak ending '-e' (neue).

3

Infinitiv am Satzende

After a modal verb the main verb stays in the infinitive and appears at the end of the clause.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hast du schon von der neuen Ausstellung im Kunstmuseum gehört?

Have you heard about the new exhibition at the art museum?

Ja, ich will die neue Ausstellung sehen.

Yes, I want to see the new exhibition.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich will zu die neue Ausstellung sehen.

    Do not insert 'zu' before the infinitive after a modal verb.

  • Ich will die neuer Ausstellung sehen.

    With the definite article 'die' the adjective takes the weak ending '-e', not the strong '-er'.

  • Ich will das neue Ausstellung sehen.

    The noun 'Ausstellung' is feminine, so the correct article is 'die', not 'das'.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich möchte die neue Ausstellung sehen.

    I would like to see the new exhibition.

  • Ich will mir die neue Ausstellung anschauen.

    I want to take a look at the new exhibition.

  • Ich will die neue Ausstellung besuchen.

    I want to visit the new exhibition.

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Cultural Tip

In German, using 'will' can sound rather direct or even a bit demanding. In most everyday situations, especially with strangers or in polite conversation, native speakers prefer 'möchte' (I would like). Also, remember that 'Ausstellung' can refer to art shows, trade fairs, or scientific displays, so the context matters.