die Absicht
intention
A plan, goal, or intention to do something specific.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Absicht, nächstes Jahr eine lange Reise zu machen.
I intend to take a long trip next year.
die Absicht
intention
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Meanings
mit Absicht
on purpose
A fixed expression meaning that something happens consciously, deliberately, and not by chance.
EXAMPLE
Er hat die Vase nicht aus Versehen, sondern mit Absicht fallen lassen.
He didn't drop the vase by accident, but on purpose.
Usage tips
Sentence structure with 'zu'
'Die Absicht' is very often used with the construction 'die Absicht haben, ... zu + infinitive' (to have the intention of ... -ing). This describes the plan or goal more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat die Absicht, Deutsch auf C1-Niveau zu lernen.
She intends to learn German to a C1 level.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives combined with 'Absicht' (intention) are 'fest' (firm), 'klar' (clear), 'gut' (good), or 'böse' (bad/evil). A typical phrase is also 'nicht die Absicht haben' (to not intend).
EXAMPLE
Ich hatte nicht die Absicht, dich zu stören.
I didn't intend to disturb you.
Fixed expression
The expression 'mit Absicht' (on purpose) is a fixed adverbial phrase and means 'deliberately' or 'intentionally.' It describes that an action did not happen by chance.
EXAMPLE
Das war kein Versehen, er hat dich mit Absicht ignoriert.
That wasn't an accident; he ignored you on purpose.
Compare with
Absicht vs Ziel
goal / destination / target
The Ziel refers to the desired state or result at the end. Absicht emphasizes the inner decision or plan to do something. Someone who says what should be achieved is stating a Ziel; someone who names a planned action is describing an Absicht.
Absicht
Ich habe die Absicht, bis zur Prüfung jeden Abend zu lernen.
I intend to study every evening until the exam.
Ziel
Mein Ziel ist, die Prüfung im Juni zu bestehen.
My goal is to pass the exam in June.
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