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die Absicht

intention

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Meaning of die Absicht

what someone plans or means to do

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intention
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What's the difference between die Absicht / Absicht / Vorsatz / Vorhaben / Ziel / Bedeutung

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die Absicht

intention — what someone plans or means to do

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Absicht

The most general and neutral word for a planned or intended action.

B1Very Often

Er hatte die Absicht, heute früher nach Hause zu gehen.

У него было намерение сегодня уйти домой пораньше.

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Vorsatz

An intention, often with a sense of firm resolution or a deliberate decision.

B1Often

Mit dem Vorsatz, gesünder zu leben, begann er regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.

С намерением жить здоровее он начал регулярно заниматься спортом.

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Vorhaben

A planned undertaking or project; more concrete than a mere intention.

B1Often

Unser Vorhaben ist es, im Sommer ein Haus zu bauen.

Наше намерение/план — построить летом дом.

Z
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Ziel

A goal to aim for; it is more the desired result than the intention itself.

B1Very Often

Mein Ziel ist es, nächstes Jahr die Prüfung zu bestehen.

Моя цель — сдать экзамен в следующем году.

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Bedeutung

Usually means 'meaning' or 'significance,' not intention; not a true synonym here.

B1Very Often

Die Bedeutung des Wortes ist mir noch unklar.

Значение этого слова мне пока не ясно.

A
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Absichtlichkeit

Emphasizes deliberate intent; often used when something was done on purpose.

B1Rarely

Die Absichtlichkeit seines Handelns war schwer zu beweisen.

Преднамеренность его действий было трудно доказать.

W
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Wille

Will, determination, or desire; closer to inner resolve than to a concrete plan.

B1Very Often

Mit viel Wille schaffte sie die schwierige Aufgabe.

С большой волей она справилась со сложной задачей.

P
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Plan

A concrete course of action; more practical and specific than 'Absicht'.

B1Very Often

Wir haben einen Plan für das Wochenende.

У нас есть план на выходные.

I
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Intention

Very close to 'Absicht,' but a bit more formal or bookish.

B1Often

Seine Intention war es, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.

Его намерением было избежать недоразумений.

Z
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Zweck

A purpose or function of something; more about practical use than personal intention.

B1Very Often

Der Zweck dieser Maschine ist es, Zeit zu sparen.

Назначение этой машины — экономить время.

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/ˈapˌzɪçt/

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intention

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/ˈapˌzɪçt/

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die Absicht meaning: what does it mean?

das, was jemand vorhat oder zu tun beabsichtigt

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