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knowingly
With full knowledge of the circumstances or consequences of an action; intentionally and consciously. The word is often used in connection with rule violations or crimes.
Er hat wissentlich falsche Angaben in seiner Steuererklärung gemacht.
He knowingly made false statements on his tax return.
The adverb 'wissentlich' (knowingly) is derived directly from the verb 'wissen' (to know). It literally means 'with knowledge' and emphasizes that an action is done consciously and not by accident.
Sie hat mir wissentlich eine falsche Adresse gegeben.
She knowingly gave me a false address.
This word is very often used in a negative, formal, or legal context. It usually describes that someone has consciously violated a rule, a law, or a moral norm.
Der Zeuge hat vor Gericht wissentlich gelogen.
The witness knowingly lied in court.
As an adverb, 'wissentlich' (knowingly) usually stands in the middle of the sentence, directly before the part of the sentence it emphasizes. It modifies the action of the verb.
Der Angeklagte hat die Gefahr wissentlich ignoriert.
The defendant knowingly ignored the danger.
conscious / deliberate
'bewusst' and 'wissentlich' can both mean that someone is not doing something by accident. 'bewusst' is more general and fits many everyday situations: someone does something deliberately or is aware of something. 'wissentlich' puts stronger emphasis on the fact that someone knows the circumstances or consequences and acts anyway. It often sounds more serious and is used especially with mistakes, rule violations, or legal topics. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with knowledge and intention. As a simple guide: 'bewusst' is more neutral, while 'wissentlich' often sounds connected to responsibility or guilt.
Der Fahrer ist wissentlich ohne gültiges Ticket in den Zug gestiegen.
The passenger knowingly boarded the train without a valid ticket.
Ich habe heute bewusst den späteren Zug genommen, weil er weniger voll ist.
Today I deliberately took the later train because it is less crowded.