die Absicht

Plural: die Absichten
Based on: ab, absehen (von)
Noun #1024 Noun
1.

the intention, the intent

Examples
  • Klimagipfel: viele gute Absichten, aber wenig echte Ergebnisse.
  • Climate summit: lots of good intentions, but few real results.
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “absehen”

The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.

Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich

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How many meanings does the German word 'Absicht' have?

Absicht has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the intention, the intent.

What is the gender of 'Absicht'?

die

What is the plural of 'Absicht'?

die Absichten

What is 'Absicht' related to?

The word 'Absicht' is related to ab and absehen (von).

Where can I learn more about 'Absicht'?

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “absehen”
The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.
Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich
Read article