English-German translations for would-be

• Möchtegern der
  Hören Sie gut zu, Sie Möchtegern-Liberale: Sie werden unsere Entschlossenheit, zum Gemeinwohl beizutragen, nicht kleinkriegen... Know this, would-be liberals: you will not weaken our determination to contribute to the common good...
• möchtegern
  Hören Sie gut zu, Sie Möchtegern-Liberale: Sie werden unsere Entschlossenheit, zum Gemeinwohl beizutragen, nicht kleinkriegen... Know this, would-be liberals: you will not weaken our determination to contribute to the common good...
• pseudo-

Definition of would-be

• Attempting or desiring something
• Unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
• One who aspires to something

Examples

• Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination
• Would-be film stars often become waitresses

Related words

• would
• Wouldham
• would like
• would you mind putting on your seat belt
• would you like to go out with me
• would not throw someone out of bed
• would have
• would you mind
• wouldn't hurt a fly