gemeint
Translation
meant, intended
Examples
Das war nicht so gemeint.
It wasn't meant like that.
Wer ist damit gemeint?
Who is meant by that?
Das gut Gemeinte ist nicht immer gut.
The well-intentioned is not always good.
Grammar Patterns
to be meant in a certain way It was meant as a joke.
to be meant by sth. Who is meant by 'they'?
Similar Words
Synonyms: beabsichtigt (intended), gewollt (wanted); Antonyms: unbeabsichtigt (unintentional), zufällig (accidental)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'meinen' (to mean, to think).
Memory Tips
Directly connect it to the verb 'meinen'. If you know 'Was meinst du?' (What do you mean?), then 'gemeint' is the 'meant' part.