der Vorsatz
Translation
resolution, intention, intent, premeditation
Examples
Mein Vorsatz für das neue Jahr ist, mehr Sport zu treiben.
My resolution for the new year is to do more sports.
Er hat die Fensterscheibe mit Vorsatz zerbrochen.
He broke the window pane with intent.
Grammar Patterns
einen Vorsatz fassen to make a resolution He made a resolution to lose weight.
mit Vorsatz with intent, deliberately She did it with intent.
Similar Words
Absicht (intention), Entschluss (decision); Antonym: Fahrlässigkeit (negligence)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front of) and 'Satz' (sentence, set). The idea is something 'set before' oneself as a goal.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'setzen' (set) a goal 'vor' (in front of) yourself. This is your 'Vorsatz' or resolution.