vorsätzlich
Translation
intentional, deliberate, premeditated, wilful
Examples
Das war vorsätzliche Brandstiftung.
That was intentional arson.
Er hat sie vorsätzlich getäuscht.
He deceived her deliberately.
Grammar Patterns
((to do)) ((sth.)) ((vorsätzlich/deliberately)) to do sth. deliberately He deliberately broke the window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absichtlich, gewollt; Antonyms: versehentlich, unbeabsichtigt
Etymology
From `vor-` (fore-, before) + `Satz` (plan, intention) + `-lich` (adjective suffix). It signifies acting with a plan made beforehand.
Memory Tips
Think of setting a plan (`Satz`) *before* (`vor-`) you act. This makes the action intentional.