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intended
Happening with intention or purpose; wanted and planned.
Die provokante Äußerung des Politikers war voll beabsichtigt, um eine Debatte auszulösen.
The politician's provocative statement was fully intended to spark a debate.
'Beabsichtigt' (intended) is the past participle of the verb 'beabsichtigen' (to intend). This verb is derived from the noun 'die Absicht' (intention) and means 'to have an intention' or 'to plan something'.
Ich habe nicht beabsichtigt, Sie zu stören.
I did not intend to disturb you.
The position in the sentence often indicates the meaning. If 'beabsichtigt' (intended) stands alone at the end of the sentence (predicative), it means 'intentional'. If it stands before a noun (attributive), it means 'intended for that'.
Die Pause war nicht beabsichtigt, sondern eine technische Notwendigkeit.
The break was not intended, but a technical necessity.
When it stands before a noun, 'beabsichtigt' (intended) is often combined with goals or people. Typical phrases are 'der beabsichtigte Zweck' (the intended purpose), 'das beabsichtigte Ziel' (the intended goal), or 'der beabsichtigte Nutzer' (the intended user).
Leider wurde der beabsichtigte Zweck des Projekts nicht erreicht.
Unfortunately, the intended purpose of the project was not achieved.
certain / specific
'bestimmt' and 'beabsichtigt' can both have to do with a purpose or an intention. In 'für etwas bestimmt' (intended for something), 'bestimmt' means that something is meant for a purpose. 'beabsichtigt' more strongly emphasizes that something is wanted or planned. In addition, 'bestimmt' can also mean 'certainly' as an adverb; then it has nothing to do with intention. That is why the words can easily be confused. 'Das war bestimmt ein Fehler' means: That was certainly a mistake. 'Das war beabsichtigt' means: It was planned that way on purpose.
Die Änderung im Plan war beabsichtigt, weil das Team mehr Zeit braucht.
The change in the plan was intended because the team needs more time.
Dieser Raum ist für ruhige Gespräche bestimmt.
This room is intended for quiet conversations.