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to intend
To have the intention or plan to do something specific; to plan to do something. It is a more formal variant of 'vorhaben' (to plan/intend).
Wir beabsichtigen, unser Geschäft im nächsten Jahr zu erweitern.
We intend to expand our business next year.
The verb 'beabsichtigen' (to intend) is closely related to the noun 'die Absicht' (intention). It literally means to have an intention.
Ich habe die Absicht, Deutsch fließend zu sprechen. Ich beabsichtige, Deutsch fließend zu sprechen.
I have the intention of speaking German fluently. I intend to speak German fluently.
'Beabsichtigen' (to intend) is very often used with an infinitive with 'zu' to describe what someone plans to do. The structure is: 'beabsichtigen, etwas zu tun' (to intend to do something).
Die Firma beabsichtigt, neue Mitarbeiter einzustellen.
The company intends to hire new employees.
This verb belongs to formal language. It is often found in written announcements, official documents, or business communication.
Die Regierung beabsichtigt, die Steuern zu senken.
The government intends to lower taxes.
The prefix 'be-' is inseparable. It remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all conjugated forms and sentence types.
Er beabsichtigte eine lange Reise, musste sie aber verschieben.
He intended a long trip, but had to postpone it.
to plan
Planen and beabsichtigen can both express a future intention. Planen is neutral in everyday language and can also include preparation. Beabsichtigen is more formal and mainly emphasizes the intention, so it is especially suitable for official statements.
In der offiziellen Mitteilung erklärt die Firma, dass sie im Mai eine neue Filiale zu eröffnen beabsichtigt.
In the official statement, the company declares that it intends to open a new branch in May.
Im Gespräch sagt die Firma, dass sie im Mai eine neue Filiale plant.
In the conversation, the company says that it is planning to open a new branch in May.
