angedacht
Translation
planned, intended, considered, conceived
Examples
Der Plan ist für nächstes Jahr angedacht.
The plan is intended for next year.
Es war ursprünglich anders angedacht.
It was originally planned differently.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) be intended/planned ((for sth.)) to be planned for sth. The meeting is planned for Tuesday.
to be intended as ((sth.)) to be intended as sth. The measure was intended as a first step.
Similar Words
geplant (planned), vorgesehen (foreseen), beabsichtigt (intended)
Etymology
Composed of 'an-' (towards, at) and 'gedacht' (thought, past participle of 'denken'). The idea is 'thought at' or 'directed thought towards' a goal.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'a thought' ('gedacht') is 'attached to' ('an-') a project, making it a planned or considered idea.