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 deliberately.
Grammar Patterns
einen Vorsatz fassen to make a resolution He made a resolution to lose weight.
mit Vorsatz with intent, deliberately She did it deliberately.
Similar Words
Absicht (intention), Entschluss (decision); Antonym: Fahrlässigkeit (negligence)
Etymology
Composed of 'vor-' (before) and 'Satz' (proposition, set). It signifies a proposition or goal you 'set before' yourself.
Memory Tips
Think of setting a goal 'vor' (in front of) yourself. This is your 'Vorsatz'. Commonly used for New Year's resolutions.