beabsichtigen
Translation
to intend, to plan, to aim
Examples
Ich beabsichtige, morgen zu verreisen.
I intend to travel tomorrow.
Was beabsichtigen Sie mit dieser Frage?
What do you intend with this question?
Er beabsichtigt einen Stellenwechsel.
He intends to change jobs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to intend sth. We intend an early solution.
((to do sth.)) to intend to do sth. I intend to read the book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorhaben, planen, gedenken
Etymology
Prefix 'be-' + 'Absicht' (intention) + verb suffix '-igen'. Literally 'to make something an intention'.
Memory Tips
Contains the noun 'Absicht' (intention). The verb means 'to have an intention'.