Learn Hardcore Icelandic: Hann vill fara heim.

Hann is pronounced with a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "father," and a soft "n" at the end. It usually translates to "he," but can sometimes also mean "it," depending on context (for example, if the noun it refers to is masculine in Icelandic).

What does vill mean, and why is it used in this sentence?

Vill is the third-person singular form of the verb að vilja, which means "to want." In this sentence, it indicates that "he" (hann) wants to do something. Therefore, Hann vill... translates to "He wants..."

Why is fara in the infinitive form here?

After vill (from að vilja), you typically use the infinitive form of the main verb without "to" (in Icelandic, just the bare infinitive). So vill fara means "wants to go."

What does heim signify, and can it be used in other contexts?

Heim means "home" or "to home" in this context. It often indicates heading toward one's home. You can also see the related word heima, which means "at home."

Is there a particular word order rule affecting the placement of vill?

Yes. In Icelandic, the finite verb (here, vill) typically comes in the second position in a declarative main clause. So the sentence starts with Hann (subject), followed by vill (the verb in second position), and then the rest (the infinitive fara + heim).