absichtlich

Based on: Absicht
Adjective
1.

on purpose, intentionally

Opposite: versehentlich
(Sounds a bit reproachful.)
Examples
  • Thomas lässt manchmal absichtlich den Klodeckel oben, nur um Maria zu ärgern.
  • Sometimes Thomas leaves the toilet lid up on purpose, just to tease Maria.
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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 'absichtlich' have?

absichtlich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. on purpose, intentionally.

What is 'absichtlich' related to?

The word 'absichtlich' is related to 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
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