Intention
dieNoundie Absicht
German translations
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German meaning: Die Intention ist die Absicht oder der Zweck, den man mit einer Handlung verfolgt. English meaning: Intention Synonym: Absicht, Vorhaben German example: Meine Intention war es, dir zu helfen. English example: My intention was to help you. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Intention Plural Form: die Intentionen
Word details
- German meaning
- Die wesentliche, zugrunde liegende Absicht oder das Hauptziel hinter einer Handlung oder einem Plan.
- English meaning
- Underlying intention
- Synonym
- Hauptzweck, Hauptintention
- German example
- Seine Grundabsicht war es, der Gemeinschaft zu helfen.
- English example
- His underlying intention was to help the community.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Grundabsicht
- Plural Form
- die Grundabsichten
Related words
- Absicht
intention
- Vorhaben
intention
- Intentionalismus
intentionalism
- absichtlich
intentional
- absichtlich
intentionally
- Vorsätzlichkeit
intentionality
- willentlich
intentional
- vorsätzlich
intentionally
- wissentlich
intentionally
- Grundabsicht
basic intention
- unbeabsichtigt
unintentional
- unverschuldet
unintentional
- gutmeinend
well-intentioned
- wohlgesonnen
well-intentioned
- Übriglasser
An übriglasser is someone who leaves something behind or leaves something over, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
- misstrauen
To distrust means to have no confidence in someone or something.
- durchblicken
See through
- kleckern
To spill means to unintentionally drop or splash liquid or food while eating or drinking.
- übelwollen
To begrudge means to wish someone ill or have negative intentions towards someone.
- hinmorden
To assassinate means to murder someone intentionally and cruelly, often for political reasons.
- vorsätzlich
Intentional
- Determination
The firm intention to do or achieve something.
- unschierig
Insincere
- Selbstmord
Suicide is the intentional taking of one's own life. It's a sensitive topic that should be openly discussed to seek help.
- Rückschluss
Inference
- Totschläger
A manslaughterer is a person who intentionally kills another person, but without the characteristics of murder.
- Wildkraut
A weed is a plant that grows unintentionally or is unwanted in a garden or field.
- Vorsätzlichkeit
Intentionality
- Kakaozeremonie
Cacao ceremony
- brüskieren
to snub, to slight
- irreführen
To deceive or mislead someone, often intentionally.
- misgendern
Misgender
- mitkriegen
To overhear means to hear or notice something by chance or unintentionally.
- gewollt
intentional, deliberate
- Diebstahl
Theft is the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intention of appropriating it.
- Versprecher
A slip of the tongue is an unintentional error in speech where words or sounds are transposed or mispronounced.
- Einkaufsbummel
A shopping spree is a relaxed stroll through shops, often without a specific intention to buy, but for pleasure and inspiration.
- Betrügerei
Fraud is an act where someone intentionally deceives to gain an advantage, often of a financial nature.
- Feigenblatt
A fig leaf is a covering used to conceal or gloss over something, often figuratively.
- Absicht
Intention
- unabsichtlich
Unintentionally
- absichtlich
Intentionally
- unbeabsichtigt
Unintentional
- Ausrutscher
Slip-up, an unintentional mistake or error.
- Frömmelei
Sanctimoniousness refers to an exaggerated, often hypocritical display of religiosity or morality.
- Bauarbeiterdekolleté
Builder's bum
- durchschauen
See through
- nichts Gutes im Schilde führen
The idiom 'to be up to no good' means that someone has bad intentions or is planning something dishonest.
Example sentences with “Intention”
That was not my intention. (Das war nicht meine Absicht.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Absicht'?
The plural is 'die Absichten'.