die Absicht
Translation
intention, purpose, aim
Examples
Ich hatte nicht die Absicht, dich zu stören.
I didn't have the intention to disturb you.
Er tat es mit voller Absicht.
He did it on purpose.
Was ist deine Absicht hinter dieser Frage?
What is your intention behind this question?
Grammar Patterns
die Absicht haben, ... zu + inf. to have the intention to do... I have the intention to learn German.
mit Absicht on purpose, intentionally He dropped the glass on purpose.
ohne Absicht unintentionally, by accident Sorry, that was unintentional.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Intention, Vorsatz, Zweck; Antonyms: Zufall (coincidence), Versehen (mistake)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, from) and 'Sicht' (sight, view). The idea is what one 'sights' upon as a goal.
Memory Tips
Imagine aiming a bow and arrow. Your 'Absicht' is your target, what you have in your 'Sicht' (sight).