die Absicht
Translation
intentions, aims, purposes
Examples
Er hat nur gute Absichten.
He only has good intentions.
Was sind deine wahren Absichten?
What are your true intentions?
Grammar Patterns
die Absicht haben, ((zu+infinitive)) to have the intention to do sth. Ich habe die Absicht, Deutsch zu lernen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Ziel (goal), der Zweck (purpose); Antonyms: die Zufälligkeit (randomness)
Etymology
From 'Ab-' (off, from) + 'Sicht' (sight, view). The 'view' you have on a goal from the start.
Memory Tips
Think of having your 'sights' set on a target from 'afar' (Ab-). This is your intention.